University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: A Relief Sculpture From Khorsabad in Ancient Mesopotamia
View an ancient monumental scene from Ancient Mesopotamia and learn interesting facts about the monument.
Yale University
Ancient Seals From the Babylonian/cyrus Cylinder
Exhibition of various ancient seals from Babylon including "The Cyrus Cylinder", 6th c. B.C. The images can be enlarged for greater detail.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Targum
Wikipedia provides a brief description of the Targums, or Aramaic interpretations of the Tanakh. Includes hyperlinked terms.
Other
Interhack: The Tower of Babylon
This site from the company called Interhack has a short description of the Tower of Babylon and the confusion of tongues. This is an excerpt taken from the book "Antiquities of the Jews" by Flavius Josephus.
Other
Macrohistory: Sumerian Culture and Hammurabi at Babylon
Hammurabi led Babylon during a period of great prosperity due to its proximity to trade routes. Study how he controlled his empire and created a set of laws based on social class. Included is a bibliography and pictures.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Isais (Isaiah)
This article traces the life and work of the famous Hebrew prophet, Isaiah. It notes that there were probably more than one "Isaiah" responsible for the Biblical book bearing that name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Jeremias (Jeremiah) the Prophet
This article from The New Advent takes very thorough look at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. It also does an in-depth study of the Biblical book bearing his name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Hammurabi
This synopsis of Hammurabi?s life and accomplishments has some references to the Bible in its description of the laws in Hammurabi?s Code. The New Advent is a Catholic organization. Nonetheless, the article contains interesting...
Other
H Museum: Iraq the Cradle of Civilization at Risk
A comprehensive site dealing with the cultural aspects of Iraq. There are many historical documents and primary source links on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Assyrian Army and Warriors
Study the history of the Assyrian Army and warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how they used chariots, cavalry, siege equipment, and iron weapons.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Darius I
Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Hammurabi
A website for students to learn about the biography of Hammurabi from Ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about the king of the Babylonians and writer of the Code of Hammurabi.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Great Cities of Mesopotamia
Kids learn about the history of the great cities of Ancient Mesopotamia such as Uruk, Akkad, Assur, Babylon, Persopolis, and Nineveh on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Cyrus the Great
Kids learn about the biography of Cyrus the Great from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Study how he established the first Persian Empire and released the Jews from exile.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Code of Hammurabi
On this site, students can learn about the history of the Code of Hammurabi. One of the first written records of a code of law by the Babylonians.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Famous Rulers of Mesopotamia
Kids learn about the history of the famous kings of Ancient Mesopotamia such as Gilgamesh, Sargon the Great, Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, and Darius.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen
Kids learn about the history of the Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen of Ancient Mesopotamia including pottery, jewelry, stone masons, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Words and definitions you need to know about this civilization can be found here.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Nebuchadnezzar Ii
Investigate the biography of Nebuchadnezzar II from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Find information about the King of the Babylonians and builder of the Hanging Gardens.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Hammurabi, King of Babylon
A short article about the life of Hammurabi.
Yale University
Nebuchadnezzar Ii and the Conquest of Jerusalem
A brief biography of the famous king showing a cylinder used to record the history of his victories.