Babylon art

The legendary Tower of Babel is said to have been the largest construction endeavor of antiquity. Its goal being to build a tower that reached the heavens, myths tell how the gods disliked this new level of human ambition, so they confused their languages to prevent the tower’s completion. (Babylon, Babylonian Empire)

Hi Everyone, Here is a personal environment art piece That I am working on since some time now. This is based on Indo-Islamic architecture. We can see a convoy progressing through a large gate. It took much much longer to finish than expected. But I am happy the way it came out. Enjoy.

The tower of Babel story is familiar but could be better understood. Dr. Michael Heiser explores what really happened and its implications.

nigra-lux: MARTIN, John (1789 - 1854) The fall of Babylon; Cyrus the Great defeating the Chaldean, detail 1831 Mezzotint Ed. Orig. Lic.

Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and despised, placing it at the center stage of the dawn of history.

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