King Nebuchadnezzar
King Nebuchadnezzar II was a significant ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, known for his extensive building projects, including the Ishtar Gate and the city walls of Babylon. He is also credited with constructing the Hanging Gardens for his wife, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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King Nebuchadnezzar What we know from the Bible God turned him from a king to a wandering madman because he was being wicked. Had dreams that were interperted by Daniel Excuted the Babylonian exile of Jews Seen as an "enemy of God" Was overthrown by king Darias Witnessed the fiery furnace Built a big statue of gold and told people to worship it Personal Information His Children Had a son named Amel-Marduk Had a daughter named Kassaya His parents are Nabopolassar and Shuamdaqa of Babylon Lived from 604 - 562 BCE Married to Amytis of Media Secured alliance between Babylonians and the Medis Other Facts He built the Ishtar gates and the Babylon walls Nebuchadnezzar means "O god Nabu protect/defend my firstborn son." Created the famous "hanging gardens" of Babylon was for his homesick wife since it reminded him of Persia considered to be one of the worlds seven wonders Accomplishments providing gender equality and education opportunities Strengthened Babylon by building fortifications around the city, like the Ishtar Gate Responsible for the Babylonian exile of jews Subdued Palestine and and Syria Defeated the Egyptians and the Assyrians First Babylonian king to rule Eygpt 43 years of reign Controlled all trade routes across Mesopotamia Longest and most powerful reign of any monarch
in the Neo-Babylonian empire.
