Nebuchadnezzar II

Famous Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II governed from 605 BCE to 562 BCE. His military efforts and conquests increased the size of the Babylonian Empire. With significant accomplishments in construction, mathematics, astronomy, and literature, Babylon rose to become the preeminent power in the ancient Near East during his rule. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, are attributed to Nebuchadnezzar. He also took control of Jerusalem, which resulted in the Jewish exile in Babylonia. The reign of Nebuchadnezzar is regarded as a golden period in the history of Babylonia because he was a patron of the humanities and sciences. The Bible and the Babylonian Chronicles are just two examples of the historical and religious literature that mention him and his legacy.