Curated OER
Hammurabi's Code: What Does It Tell Us About Old Babylonia?
Students examine life in Babylonia during the time of King Hammurabi. They read and discuss excerpts of the Code of Hammurabi, participate in a simulation of advisors to the king, complete an online interactive activity, answer...
Curated OER
Hammurabi's Code
Here is a narrow view of Hammurabi's code. Without cultural, social, or political context, this presentation asks students what they think of the concept of an eye for an eye. Images of Babylonian artifacts and Hammurabi's laws are...
Curated OER
The Ancient Middle East
Immerse your class in the ancient cultures of the world with this presentation, which travels through the Hittite Empire, the Assyrian Empire, Babylonia, and several more. Enjoy the pictures depicting the ancient worlds and the maps that...
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
World Wide Study Bible: 1 Chronicles
Jackpot! This site provides links to many different Internet sites about 1 Chronicles. Simply click on the site title and you can read more detailed information about the book.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Hammurabi?s Code: What Does It Tell Us About Old Babylonia?
A complete lesson plan unit on Hammurabi?s Code, for Grades 9-12.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Hammurabi's Code
Read introductory commentary and interpretations of Hammurabi's Code, followed by the text itself. Site by Fordham University.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Babylonia
Wikipedia provides a paragraph of information on Babylonia, an ancient state in Mesopotamia. Includes hyperlinked terms.
Other
St. Lawrence University: Brief History of Mesopotamia
A paper which discusses the accomplishments of early Mesopotamian society in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
Other
Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
Other
Babylon
Bringing together for the first time objects from collections all over the world, the exhibition "Babylon" sets out to reconcile history and legend. Here we are introduced to the steps in the founding of the ancient city, its influence,...
Other
Babylon
This is the official site of Babylon, a company that offers information access, translation, and conversion software. Browse the site for information on the company, products, downloads, and more.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Babylonians
Learn about the ancient Babylonians via and examination of the art of the civilization in this image gallery of Babylonian works from the British Museum collection; each image is accompanied by a detailed description.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Babylonia
This Bible Tutor site briefly describes the Babylonia and the Babylonian Exile. Includes image, map, and hyperlinked terms.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Kassite Rule in Mesopotamia
Short article discussing the Kassites in Mesopotamia, including their route to power, their religion and their lifestyle in 1500 BC.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ancient Mesopotamia: C .3000 1700 b.c.
Tom Richey presents this learning module on ancient Mesopotamia and provides unit materials, primary sources, video explaining the Code of Hammurabi and Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as lecture notes for students and teachers.
Other
Key Way: Why Babylon?
Describes the fall of Israel and Judah to the Babylonians in 721 BC, and 586 BC. Includes map.
Other
Moeller Haus: Isaiah Commentary
This is a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the Book of the prophet Isaiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Other
Mesopotamia: Astronomer: Astronomers of Babylon
Study the Babylonians accomplishments in astronomy. This early civilization developed a calendar and were able to predict near-future events based on the reading of the stars. Scroll through a story and engage in a challenge reinforcing...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Short History of the World: Map of Median and Chaldean Empires
This is a map from H.G. Wells' important book, "A Short History of the World," showing the relationship between the Chaldean Empire under Nebuchadnezzar and the empire of the Medes.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: List of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids
Students explore the seven wonders of the ancient world. The resource consists of links for children, lesson plans, activities, and additional resources.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Babylon
Detailed discussion of Babylon, the most famous city from ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about its history, King Hammurabi, the Assyrians, the Chaldeans, Nebuchadnezzar, the Persian conquest, and Babylon's decline.
Other
The History of Plumbing Babylonia
Who else would know better about the plumbing in ancient Babylonia than plumbers! If you are looking for information about basic culture in ancient civilizations, this is it. Great information on housing, building materials, the streets,...
Tour Egypt
Cambyses Ii, Persian Ruler of Egypt (27Th Dynasty)
TourEgypt.net offers a history of Cambyses II, the first ruler of Egypt's 27th dynasty, and the first non-Egtpyian ruler of Egypt in a line that lasted until the mid 20th century.
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion From Ancient Babylon
View the famous Striding Lion from Ancient Babylon and discover interesting history and facts.