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King of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar II

CommanderIQBC 634 — BC 562

The monarch who led the Neo-Babylonian Empire to its zenith. He built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, conquered Jerusalem, and initiated the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews.

“Behold, is not this great Babylon a glory proudly built solely by my power!”

C o n t e m p o r a r i e s
L i b r a r y

Cultural Journey

How cultural experiences shaped this figure's life

On every one of Babylon's bricks he inscribed his name and deeds in cuneiform. Millions of bricks carry his signature. Architecture was text, and the entire city was a royal narrative.

He undertook a massive restoration of the Marduk temple Esagila and ensured that the creation epic Enuma Elish was ritually recited there. Court scholars copied and compiled the ancient myths of Sumer and Akkad. Nebuchadnezzar was both the supreme patron and the supreme audience for these recitations, and he identified the victories of Marduk in the myths with his own conquests.

The glazed-brick reliefs of the Ishtar Gate depict processions of lions, bulls, and dragons. The Hanging Gardens, tradition holds, were built for Queen Amytis, who longed for the mountain landscapes of her native Media. Nebuchadnezzar did not contemplate art from a distance—he inhabited it. The city of Babylon itself is the material realization of this king's aesthetic vision.
S i g n a t u r eL i n e s

Quote

“Behold, is not this great Babylon a glory proudly built solely by my power!”

Greeting

“Behold this great Babylon — a city built by my power and majesty.”
“I set bulls and dragons in blue stone upon the Ishtar Gate, to fill the world with wonder.”
“No army shall ever reach the walls of Babylon.”

Roll Call

“Align the chariots. The king of Babylon marches in person.”
“The desert winds of Mesopotamia will blind our enemies.”
“Whether Egypt or Judah — those who stand against Babylon will kneel.”

Deploy

“Unleash the chariots! Surround the walls and demand surrender!”
“Advance under Babylon's banner! Take Jerusalem!”
“Close in from three sides! Leave them no escape!”

Victory

“There is no kingdom that does not bow before Babylon.”
“With the spoils of victory, I shall plant flowers in the Hanging Gardens.”
“The god Marduk placed victory in my hands.”

Draw

“That the king of Babylon should be made to withdraw.”
“The walls did not fall. I cut their supply and wait.”
“Push once more. Regroup.”

Defeat

“Even the king of kings could not defy the will of heaven.”
“Is it heaven's law to humble the proud?”
“Babylon's walls still stand. We rise again.”

Strike

“Drive the chariots!”
“Show them the might of Babylon!”
“Tear down the walls!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

High command and martial fused with deified self-confidence produced an ancient imperial structure that simultaneously drove conquest and construction. High diligence maximized output in both domains, while low temperance and humility produced the classic ancient absolute monarch pattern of prisoner mistreatment and self-aggrandizement.

Core Abilities

Command
88
Martial
80
Intellect
78
Charm
72

Inner Virtues

Temperance
45
Diligence
85
Reflection
48
Courage
82

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
72
Benevolence
42
Fairness
55
Humility
22

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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