Protected by MardukCalling down curses on anyone who defaces it, this ninth-century stela from Babylon is dedicated to a priest of Marduk by his son. British Museum, London Photograph by Erich ...

Above the map is a block of text describing the creation of the world by Marduk, the chief god of Babylonia. The description names more than a dozen animals — including a mountain goat ...

The Babylonian map consists of a circular map ... 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 empires period ... would bring the statue of Nabu son of Marduk and takes it inside the temple to be worshipped.

The Akitu Festival was celebrated on 12 consecutive days during the Assyrian-Babylonian empires period ... would take the statue of Nabu, son of Marduk, inside the temple to be worshipped.