Neo-Babylonian Period Art

Today, we’re heading back to the glittering heart of Mesopotamia Babylon—to explore one of the most dazzling chapters in ancient art: the Neo-Babylonian Period.

The Neo-Babylonian Period, from about 612 to 539 BCE, marked a final flowering of Mesopotamian culture before the Persian conquest.

Under the powerful king Nebuchadnezzar II, Babylon became a city of breathtaking beauty—filled with soaring temples, shimmering walls, and processional avenues fit for the gods.

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