The Babylonian Empire ... was the last major ancient empire to rule Mesopotamia. The Persians were known for their art, literature, and philosophical advancements and their religious tolerance.

we encounter the monumental achievements of civilizations like Mesopotamia, where art and architecture reached new heights of ...

This 8th-century miniature, by the Spanish monk Beatus of Liébana, depicts the Bible story of Babylonian King Nebuchadrezzar eating grass as divine punishment. Photograph by Granger Collection ...