Babylon, Silk Road

In its day, Babylon was the navel of the world.  No city was more sophisticated, learned, and populous.  It was the capital of an empire and home to kings, heroes, priestesses, and poets.

Even its conquerors, such as Cyrus and Alexander (both ‘the Great’), were humbled by its magnificent walls and palaces, especially the famous Ishtar Gate.  Today, little of the original architecture remains, but millions have been poured into the city’s reconstruction and Babylon still enchants.