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Nebuchadnezzar II

Nebuchadnezzar II
During his 43-year reign (605-562 bc), Nebuchadnezzar II expanded the kingdom of Babylonia by conquering much of south-western Asia. He also captured Jerusalem, taking many of the captive Jews to Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar is best known for his ambitious building projects, which made Babylon one of the most magnificent cities of the ancient world.
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