Main Drag Babylon

The main street of the ancient city possessed one of the first known types of asphalt.

Lion Statue

This statue is one of the most famous and ancient of Iraqi culture. Some believe the lion, astride a man is a depiction of the story of Daniel and the Lions. Others believe the Lion represents the Hittite Nation of the Old Testament. Its age is estimated at 4000 years.

The Catacombs

A Maze which resides below the main city and the site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, now extinct. Walls are 8 feet high. It leads to a Catacomb below, believed to be the site of Daniels captivity under Nebuchadnezzar.

Down into the Maze

Daniels cell

Under the city and under the maze. See the bats clinging to the ceiling.

Ruins of the Library

Seen with Sadaam's Hillah palace in the background, these ruins are of what is believed to be the oldest documented library in the world.

Original City Wall

One can follow this wall to Sadaam's palace in the distance and the Euphrates River

Interior of Ruins

Distant Ruins

Our favorite LZ

Amazing sites to see, a palace, good food and a pool to cure the 120 degree heat. What more could a guy ask for. Babylon has it all.