Babylon restored (litho)

Babylon restored. In the period of her greatness Babylon was the metropolis of Western Asia, and although the description of her size and extent as given by Herodotus has been shown to be exaggerated, she was the most magnificent city of the ancient world. In the picture the great temple-tower of Esagila, the shrine of Marduk the god of Babylon, may be seen rising above the walls. Canals from the Euphrates were employed both for irrigation and defence. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.