Attack on Ancient Babylon

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Wonder of the Ancient World

Babylon was home of kings Hammurabi (1792-1750 B.C.), who introduced one of the first written codes of law, and Nebuchadnezzar (604-562 B.C.), who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Author: CBS News Staff

Credit: AP Photo/Karim Kadim