Loca Sacra
Babylon
- Scripture
- Old Testament
- Ancient region
- Mesopotamia
- Today
- Hillah (near Babylon ruins), Iraq
In the Bible
Capital of Nebuchadnezzar; Judah exiled here; Daniel and Ezekiel prophesied in captivity.
Where it is now
UNESCO site with Ishtar Gate reconstructions and palace ruins; largely archaeological.
Key events
- ✦Judah’s exile
- ✦Fiery furnace
- ✦Writing on the wall