No ancient city was so desired and feared ... realities have never discouraged rulers from reshaping the history of Babylon in their own image and generating new myths in the process.

The ancient place where history began From 2009: US criticised over Babylon damage He also found evidence of fuel leaks, and 12 trenches that had been dug through archaeological deposits.

The present work, which appeared in 1839, contains Rich's 1811 journal of his first visit to the site of the ancient city of Babylon, followed by the archaeological memoir he published in 1815.