Figure 1: Modern day Iraq shown with ancient cities in italics.

Figure 2: Map of the city of Babylon as unearthed by archaeologists.

Figure 3: Picture of colored lions lining the Processional Way.

Figure 4: Reconstructed model of the Gate of Ishtar.

Figure 5: Bulls and dragons which decorated the Gate of Ishtar.

Figure 6: Artist’s conception of how the Tower of Babel may have looked.

Figure 7: Artist’s conception of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Figure 8: The Hanging Gardens as they exist today.