By 1000 B.C., the Assyrians, who had established a powerful empire ... the god Marduk, defeated the forces of chaos. The spread of the cult of Marduk across Mesopotamia was proof of Babylon ...

Researchers have now decoded a Babylonian tablet ... The map also highlighted the belief in Marduk, the God of Creation. It also showcased mythical creatures and monsters like Scorpio man Anzu ...

The Akitu Festival was celebrated in 12 consecutive days during the Assyrian-Babylonian ... God's statues from all the cities and bring them inside the temple. Day seven: On this day, God Marduk ...

The Akitu Festival was celebrated on 12 consecutive days during the Assyrian-Babylonian ... of the gods' statues from all of the cities inside the temple. Day 7: On this day, God Marduk would ...