Neo-Babylonian Empire

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  1. 1. - The greatest king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, known for his extensive building projects.
  2. 3. - The script used for writing in Babylon.
  3. 5. - A key feature of the Hanging Gardens, where plants were cultivated on ascending levels.
  4. 7. - The grand entrance to Babylon, adorned with blue glazed tiles and reliefs of dragons and bulls.
  5. 9. - The people who established the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
  6. 13. - A type of massive structure built in Mesopotamia, including in Babylon.
  7. 14. - A field of science greatly advanced by the Babylonians.
  8. 15. - The chief god of Babylon, worshipped extensively during the Neo-Babylonian period.
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  1. 2. - The Persian king who conquered Babylon, ending the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
  2. 4. - The river flowing through Babylon, central to the city's prosperity.
  3. 6. - The period during which the Jewish people were held captive in Babylon.
  4. 8. - Clay objects used for writing in ancient Babylon.
  5. 10. - A legendary terraced garden in Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  6. 11. - The Median wife of Nebuchadnezzar II, for whom the Hanging Gardens were supposedly built.
  7. 12. - The capital city of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, renowned for its architectural splendor.