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Nebuchadnezzar II

Type Figure Region Mesopotamia Time c. -630–-562 Also known as Nebuchadnezzar、son of Nabopolassar

Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 630–562 BCE) was the greatest ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, son of Nabopolassar, who defeated Egypt and Judah, sacked Jer…

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  1. c. -630–-605Babylon · BabylonNebuchadnezzar, son of Nabopolassar, served as commander of the army during his father's reign, taking part in military actions against Assyria and Egypt such as the Battle of Carchemish.
  2. -605–-586Jerusalem · JudahAfter ascending the throne, Nebuchadnezzar campaigned repeatedly against the states of West Asia, capturing Jerusalem in 562 BCE, destroying the Temple, and deporting large numbers of Jews to Babylon, known historically as the Babylonian captivity.
  3. -586–-562Babylon · BabylonIn the later part of his reign Nebuchadnezzar undertook massive construction, building the Ishtar Gate, the Hanging Gardens, and the base of the Tower of Babel, making Babylon one of the most magnificent cities of the ancient world.

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