-612 ⟶ Babylon Becomes the World's Largest City

Babylon, capital of Babylonia becomes the largest city of th...
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👑 Babylonia Gains Independence from Assyria

Babylonia makes itself independent of Assyria.⟶
Babylonia Gains Independence from Assyria (-727)
BabyloniaIndependencePolitical HistoryEmpireMonarchyRebellion
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🏙️ Nineveh Becomes the World's Largest City

Nineveh, capital of Assyria becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from Thebes in Egypt.⟶
Nineveh Becomes the World's Largest City (-668)
UrbanizationThebesAncient greecePopulation GrowthEmpire
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🏙️ Babylon Becomes the World's Largest City

Babylon, capital of Babylonia becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from Nineveh, capital of Assyria.⟶
Babylon Becomes the World's Largest City (-612)
UrbanizationAncient greecePopulationPolitical GeographyCivilization
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🌷 Nebuchadnezzar II Constructs the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Nebuchadnezzar builds the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.⟶
Nebuchadnezzar II Constructs the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (-600)
Ancient MesopotamiaNebuchadnezzar IIArchitectureArt HistoryAncient World
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💀 Alexander the Great's Death in Babylon

In Babylon, Alexander the Great dies, ten days after being taken ill after a prolonged banquet and drinking bout.⟶
Alexander the Great's Death in Babylon (-323)
Ancient greeceAlexander the GreatMacedonian EmpireEmpireSuccessionDeathMilitary HistoryAncient World
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💍 Marriage of Raytah and Muhammad (future al-Mahdi)

Marriage of Abbasid princess Raytah and Muhammad (future al-Mahdi).⟶
Marriage of Raytah and Muhammad (future al-Mahdi) (761)
MarriageAbbasid CaliphateIslamMonarchyCaliphateFamilyPolitical Intrigue
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