Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and ...

Llewellyn-Jones hopes to brighten Babylon’s reputation with his accessible, sometimes cheeky account of the ancient city.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ...