Ancient BabylonIntroductionAncient Babylon was a beautiful place. There was some amazing architecture, like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which Nebuchadnezzar built for his wife, but scholars say they were never built. (C). There were inventions that we still use today, like the Wheel (C). Important life skills include writing, reading, art, and classroom systems. Unfortunately, the fall of civilization occurred in 539 BC. (C) The beginning and location After the fall of the Akkadian empire, this majestic place was formed in 5000 BC. The city began its rise to power in 1792 BC when King Hammurabi assumed the throne. He was a powerful and capable ruler who wanted to rule more than just the city of Babylon. Shortly after becoming king, Hammurabi began conquering other city-states in the region. Within a few years, Hammurabi had conquered all of Mesopotamia, including much of the Assyrian lands to the north. (A) Hammurabi also made people pay taxes for his structures. (C) The famous city of ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon, is located in this region. city. Babylon has many seas surrounding it...