NEBUCHADNEZZAR - THE MYSTERIES OF BABYLON: Myths, Madness, Power (2021) Documentary

In the Lebanese mountains, a weathered stone relief over 2,000 years old still captivates travelers: a crowned king slays a lion with royal poise.

That king is Nebuchadnezzar, the legendary ruler of Babylon — a name as iconic as Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great.But who was the man behind the myth? National hero in Iraq, mad tyrant in the Bible, romantic figure in ancient poetry — Nebuchadnezzar remains a mystery.

This film follows a journey across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Egypt, retracing the footsteps of a king who ruled with both grandeur and brutality. Along the way, we uncover groundbreaking archaeological discoveries — including the world’s oldest library — and dig into the legends and contradictions surrounding his reign.

🔍 Genius, tyrant, or misunderstood lover? The mystery of Nebuchadnezzar still echoes in the ruins of Babylon.

Documentary : Nebukadnezar, The mysteries of Babylon
Direction : Günther Klein
Production : ZDF, Arte (2001)

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SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAetkardfI8