Do You Know ❓ Fall of Babylonian Empire (October 539 BC) - about 2562 years ago)–HISTORY
Do You Know ❓ Fall of Babylonian Empire (October 539 BC) - about 2562 years ago). The Babylonian Empire was one of the most significant and notable empires that ever existed. At its peak, it was the most powerful empire in the world. Most of us are already familiar with the word Babylon probably must have learned about it from the Christian Bible where it was mentioned that the Babylonian Empire conquered many kingdoms during that time including the city of Jerusalem and was responsible for the destruction of the first temple. While reaching and becoming the most powerful empire in the world is not a day's work, it's fall and destruction was more quicker and ironic compare to other empires in history. The Babylonian Empire came to an abrupt end after it's army was destroyed and it's last king killed at the battle of Opis between Persia and the Babylonian Empire. On 12 October 539 BCE the Babylonian King Nabonidus fought against the Persians commanded by