Who were neo-babylonians?

The Neo-Babylonians were an ancient people who inhabited the region of Babylonia, which is now modern-day Iraq, from the 7th to the 6th century BCE. They rose to power after the fall of the Assyrian Empire and established a powerful empire that ruled over much of the Middle East.

The Neo-Babylonians were known for their advanced culture, architecture, and literature. They built the city of Babylon, which became one of the most magnificent cities of the ancient world, and they were responsible for the creation of the Babylonian Code, one of the earliest known legal codes.

The Neo-Babylonians were also skilled astronomers and mathematicians, and they developed a sophisticated system of astronomy that was used to predict astronomical events and to create calendars. They also developed a system of mathematics that was based on a sexagesimal system, which is still used today in some parts of the world.

The Neo-Babylonians were conquered by the Achaemenid Empire in 539 BCE, and their empire was incorporated into the Persian Empire. However, the Neo-Babylonian culture continued to flourish for several centuries, and it had a significant impact on the development of Western civilization.