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…–585 BC
Death: 585 BC — Thebes, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt |
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He reigned 605-562 bc, greatest king of the neo-Babylonian, or CHaldean, dynasty, who conquered much of southwestern Asia; known also for his extensive building in the major cities of Babylonia. He commanded a Babylonian army late in hisfather's reign and in 605 bc triumphed over Egyptian forces at the decisive Battle of Carchemish in Syria, which made Babylonia the primary military power in the Middle East. After his father's Death, Nebuchadnezzar returned to Babylon andascended the throne on September 7, 605 bc. During the next Nebuchadnezzar's conquests Brought in much booty and tribute, creating an age of prosperity for Babylonia. He undertook an ambitious construction program, rebuilding the Temples in the major cult cities and refurbishing his capital at Babylonwith a splendid ziggurat (pyramid Temple) as well as other shrines, palaces, fortification walls, and processional ways. Later legend credited him with building one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, forhis Median wife Amyitis. Nebuchadnezzar died in early October 562 bc and was succeeded by his son Amel-Marduk (reigned 562-560 bc; the biblical Evil-Merodach). |
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