605–562 BCEReputable source · 2 sourcesWell documented
Nebuchadnezzar II and the Neo-Babylonian Empire
On the timeline · around 605–562 BCE ·
What happened
Nebuchadnezzar II made Babylon the largest and most splendid city on Earth, inheriting Assyria's territories and rebuilding the capital on a monumental scale.
Why it matters
His reign was the golden age of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and made Babylon a byword for wealth and grandeur that echoes through history and scripture.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Nebuchadnezzar II · Reputable source
- World History Encyclopedia. Babylon · Reputable source