Babylon
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Yara C
Bangkok, Thailand200 contributions
Jun 2017
I ve seen the gate of ishatar back in Berlin but nothing feels like seeing it in Babylon where it belongs, the history, the place, the energy, the architecture are just amazing. A must visit, and take a boat tour in the Euphrates
Written June 15, 2017
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hondo533
Melbourne, Australia130 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Redolent with history, the site itself is a strange mix of ruins and the newly restored.
I found that the restored palace under Saddam actually looks too new with perfect walls and cement floors.
Nevertheless this is a place you must visit, with Saddam's palace on the hill overlooking affording the best overall view of the site.
I found that the restored palace under Saddam actually looks too new with perfect walls and cement floors.
Nevertheless this is a place you must visit, with Saddam's palace on the hill overlooking affording the best overall view of the site.
Written April 16, 2017
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Mariam S
Malaysia10 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
People it is an amazing place to see an old civilization, here you can see gate of Ishtar &Babil's lion and cuneiform writing having fun with friend and family on the side of the Euphrates river ❤️
Written November 17, 2016
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Anmar G
10 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
Lovers of history, it is here where you can smell history. A small tip: avoid June, July, August and September. They are hoooot!
Written September 18, 2016
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Martin Almayahi
Austin, TX144 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
I visited this place and it's magical!! You can feel the life of old Babylon and see the not original Ishtar Gate and the Babylon Lion.. Definitely must go there.. Don't miss it if you have the chance
Written August 30, 2016
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Murat Ş
3 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
I had been with my friends.it was unbelievable.But need to restoration by responsible some people.The entrance gate not original.Because original part is moved to Berlin in a time.
Written April 5, 2016
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Gerard G
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium5 contributions
Nov 2015 • Business
Fantastique Babylon , we visited the old City and the Pallais of Saddam Hussein , in wher we sleep. We traveling over dear for construction of a airport and new touristique zone . Hope we wille have lot of touristes.
Thanks ,
Mr.Goormans of Wagan Group.
Thanks ,
Mr.Goormans of Wagan Group.
Written February 15, 2016
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chhatwalks
91 contributions
Apr 2019
Never expected this place to be relatively well maintained considering other infrastructure of Iraq.Though managing plastic waste would have been better.
The Ruins have been restored in modern way which takes away nostalgia of visiting such a place .However ,there is some excavated area which is preserved and provides window to see through the history.i would advise to get guide so that facts about this place is well presented which otherwise may seem another ruin among the modern ruins created by war
The Ruins have been restored in modern way which takes away nostalgia of visiting such a place .However ,there is some excavated area which is preserved and provides window to see through the history.i would advise to get guide so that facts about this place is well presented which otherwise may seem another ruin among the modern ruins created by war
Written June 6, 2019
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Gaetanalix
Dubai, United Arab Emirates158 contributions
May 2019 • Business
On the road from Najaf to Hilla, we could stop and enjoy the whole site of us only. The renovation made by Saddam can be debatable but the place worth the visit with a guide. Would recommend the visit to anyone who like to explore one of the famous civilization nest
Written May 20, 2019
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CzGw
Spokane, WA81 contributions
Dec 2016
Knowledgeable guide made walking tour of Babylon's excavation and restorations come alive with historic context. Highly recommend a visit if in the area.
Written July 22, 2017
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Hi, I am going on a ziyarat (pilgrimage)
of religious sites in Iraq in December. I will be going to Karbala but would love to spend a few hours/day going to see Babylon. As a female going with a few family members- is it safe to do so? Can anyone recommend a tour guide or how I could do this without one. Would half a day be enough to see the main site? Really hoping someone can help.
Written October 8, 2019
Hi Naheedch,
I went to Babylon on a day trip from Baghdad during Ramadan this year. A few hours should be enough for the site. We spent maybe 3 in total including a tour of Saddam's ransacked palace that overlooks the site.
We found a guide at the site with a little bit broken english but a decent knowledge of the site. He was great and couldn't have been more helpful. Otherwise, we had the place entirely to ourselves. It was a really remarkable day and well worth it.
Safety wise, I'm a white irish woman and travelled with two male friends. We had no issues and even though I opted to wear a hijab to be respectful, the guys at Babylon themselves kept encouraging me to take it off and not to worry about wearing it! I didn't mind either way.
In summary I would say it was easily one of the best things I've done. It feels really special to have what was effectively a private tour of the site (it may have been quieter for Ramadan?). Message me if you need any more details. All the best.
Written October 10, 2019
Hi
I would be grateful if anyone can provide a tour guide information in Al Hillah
Thanks
Written June 15, 2018
Welcome ready to help you with your trip to Babylon and Al Halah and all the Middle Euphrates areas
Written September 28, 2018
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