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1. Babylon

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   Babylon, an ancient city situated on the fertile plains of Mesopotamia, stands as one of history's most significant urban centers. Located on the Euphrates River, near modern-day Al-Hillah, Iraq, its historical prominence spans millennia, serving as the capital of the Babylonian Empire and a crucial nexus for trade, scholarship, and theological development in the ancient Near East. The city's reputation is often intertwined with its legendary architecture and its complex political fortunes.
   Etymology and Early History