Hillah

Hillah is a city in central Iraq, south of Baghdad, and the capital of Babil Governorate. It lies near the ancient ruins of Babylon.

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Babylon: Babylon was an ancient Mesopotamian city on the Euphrates, near modern Hillah. The ancient city’s ruins lie just north of Hillah.
Banu Mazyad: The Banu Mazyad were an Arab dynasty that ruled parts of Iraq during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Their rule is associated with Hillah’s foundation in the eleventh century.
Babylon Archaeological Site: The Babylon Archaeological Site preserves remains of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon. Its proximity makes Hillah a base for visiting Babylon’s ruins.
Lion of Babylon: The Lion of Babylon is an ancient basalt sculpture depicting a lion standing over a human figure. This landmark near Hillah is among Babylon’s best-known surviving monuments.
Babil Governorate: Babil Governorate is an administrative region in central Iraq, with Hillah as its capital. Hillah serves as the governorate’s administrative center.
Mazyadid dynasty: The Mazyadid dynasty was an Arab ruling house that governed a principality in central Iraq. Its capital developed at Hillah under Mazyadid rule.
Babil Museum: Babil Museum is a museum in Hillah displaying archaeological objects from the region. It presents local artifacts and the area’s ancient history.
Ishtar Gate: The Ishtar Gate was a monumental entrance to ancient Babylon, decorated with glazed bricks. Its original site lies near Hillah, though most remains are fragmentary.
Euphrates: The Euphrates is a major river flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. The river runs through Hillah and shapes its setting.
Babylonian Empire: The Babylonian Empire was an ancient Mesopotamian state centered on the city of Babylon. Hillah stands beside the remains of its celebrated ancient predecessor.