#2 Assignment

Babylon was an Akkadiancity-state of ancient Mesopotamia, the remains of which are found in present-day Al Hillah, Babil Province, Iraq, about 85 kilometers south of Baghdad. The city itself was built upon the Euphrates, and divided in equal parts along its left and right banks, with steep embankments to contain the river's seasonal floods. Available historical resources suggest that Babylon was at first a small town which had sprung up by the beginning of the 3rd millennium BC.

Artistic- Under Hammurabi's rule, the Babylonians developed to perfection one of their most striking arts: the great polychrome-glazed brick walls modeled in relief, the foremost example of which is the Ishtar gates of Babylon.

Society- The Babylonian society was roughly divided into three classes: Awilu (upper class), Musheknu (free, but of little means) and Wardu (slaves). All groups were protected by law, and enjoyed a minimum of rights. The Awilus were officials, Priests, wealthy landowners and the the more affluent traders. This group owned much of Babylonia's land, the other great land-owning group being the temples. The Musheknus were usually craftsmen, clerks and farmers. 

Politic- The society was governed by an absolute monarch, the king, who was active in all fields of life, both as a legislator, judge, administrator and warlord. The king was directly in charge of governing the system below him. 

Intellectual- They made the letters to describe the numbers and the language. They were good at mathematics. The Babylonians were also available to create a calender. 

Religion- Babylonian religion is usually referred to as Babylonian and Assyrian Religion, as there are few changes between the Babylonians and the Assyrians in concepts and organization. There are still a few differences, then mainly in which gods were favored. In Babylonian religion, the most prominent god was Marduk, who was not revered by the Assyrians. The Babylonians also had a strong concept relating to the god of the dead, Nergal.


Economy- The most important industry of Babylonia was agriculture, but other industries were fairly well developed too. Babylonia was involved in foreign trade, and exported manufactured goods, while the country had to import metal, wood and stone — materials that the country lacked.