An ancient kingdom and region in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) that was one of the world's earliest civilizations, known for advanced mathematics, astronomy, and law.
From Greek 'Babylonia,' derived from Akkadian 'Bab-ilu' meaning 'Gate of God.' The region was historically called this by Greek historians writing about the ancient Near East.
Babylon wasn't just powerful—it was a knowledge superpower! The Babylonians invented the 60-second minute and created the zodiac; when we divide circles into 360 degrees, we're using Babylonian math from 4,000 years ago.
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