Study of ancient cuneiform cylinders reveals how Nebuchadnezzar II restored Kish’s ziggurat and linked his rule to Babylon’s ...

Explore Baron Von Opperbean on Mud Island, an immersive, family-friendly Memphis adventure mixing art, play, and storytelling. Opening March 7, 2026.

Nebuchadnezzar II claimed divine inspiration for his restoration work, stating that the gods Zababa and Ishtar motivated him to undertake the project. After completing the renovations, he proclaimed: ...

Built in the 17th century by a predecessor of the current Dalai Lama, the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, has ...