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Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians)

Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians). Abi Clere, Lexi Allard, Alexa Keiser, Leah Ogelsby, Madelyn Knight. Form of Government. It had its own police force and postal system Babylon was the world’s richest city at the time People were forced to worshiped by King Nebuchadnezzar. Mobilizing their Army.

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Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians)

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  1. Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians) Abi Clere, Lexi Allard, Alexa Keiser, Leah Ogelsby, Madelyn Knight

  2. Form of Government • It had its own police force and postal system • Babylon was the world’s richest city at the time • People were forced to worshiped by King Nebuchadnezzar

  3. Mobilizing their Army • Nebuchadnezzar II, led successful military campaigns.

  4. Hostile Operations • Nebuchadnezzar II led successful military campaigns in Syria, Phoenicia, and Asia Minor. Invaded Arabia, Judah, captured Jerusalem. • Full control of Babylonia, Assyria, Phoenicia, Israel, Phillstinia, northern Arabia and parts of Asia Minor.

  5. Economy and Resources The Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians) civilization is a cultural and economic center. The civilization is called the trade center of the Middle East; therefore, they have access to a large abundance of a variety of goods. For example the Chaldeans brought in goods from India and Arabia

  6. Economy and Resources

  7. Economy and Resources Since the society is a learning center they have access to a variety of information. Including science, astronomy, astrology, and literature.

  8. Economy and Resources The access to the bodies of water, the Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, Tigris River, and Euphrates River help make the civilization powerful.

  9. Religion • The ancient Assyrian religion are considered as Eastern Roman Catholics who worship under the Chaldean Rite. There are small groups of Chaldean adherents located throughout the world. • The Church originated 1551 because of a dispute in the Assyrian “Church of the East” and dissidents who formed a separate church that was recognized by the Roman Catholic Church • Some scholars believed that Joining the Chaldean Religion didn’t change the fact that their heritage was Assyrian and the Church was an Assyrian Denomination

  10. Religion • The language that the Chaldean rite is still conducted Chaldeo-Aramaic (the Language of Christ) • Eshara was their Goddess of War and Productive Fields • Elohim of Genesis created Heaven and Earth • They Became Polytheistic: worshipping the sun, the moon, and the planets. Also known as “sun worship” • The ‘Mother Goddess’ was Bel-nimrod

  11. Religion • King Nebuchadnezar II built the destroyed Solomon’s Temple after the Siege of Jerusalem in 587 BCE.

  12. Domestic Issues • Multiple kings • Naboridus only worshipped one god • Houses varied with social status and wealth • The wealthiest and middle-class families usually owned more than one urban property.

  13. Events • In 626, Nabopolassar forced the Assyrians out of Uruk and crowned himself king of Babylonia • After Nebuchadnezzar’s death, a series of weak kings held the throne. Poor harvest and slow trade further sapped the strength of an empire whose people had been severely taxed and plundered. Then, in 539 BC, the Persians under Cyrus II came from the mountains to the northeast, seized Babylon, and then conquered the rest of the Chaldean Empire.

  14. Events • Nebuchadenezzar created the Hanging Gardens for his wife. Constructed on several levels and designed to be visible from any point in Babylon, the elaborate park was fed by water pumped from a nearby river.

  15. Major Leaders • Nabu-apla-usur or Nabopolassar : 626- 605 BC • Played a key role in the demise of the Assyrian Empire • Military campaigns • War against Egypt • After defeating the Assyrians and the Egyptians, gave the throne to his son Nebuchadnezzar II

  16. Major Leaders • Nabu-kudurri-usur II or Nebuchadnezzar II: 604-562 BC • Oldest son of Nabopolassar • Battle of Carchemish in 605 BCE • Married to Amytis of Media, the daughter of the Median King. • Ishtar Gate

  17. Major Leaders Ishtar Gate constructed in about 575 BC by King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north side of the city. The Ishtar Gate was dedicated to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar.

  18. Major Leaders • Amel-Marduk: 562-560 BC • Son of Nebuchadnezzar II • Not much is known • Murdered by Neriglissar

  19. Major Leaders • Neriglissar: 560- 556 BC • Son in law of Nebuchadrezzar II • Murdered Amel-Marduk • Not related by blood to Nabopolassar and his successors • Successful military campaigns

  20. Major Leaders • Labaši- Marduk or Labashi-Marduk : 556 BC • Succeeded his father when he was still a boy • Unfit to rule • Murdered in a conspiracy only nine months after his inauguration

  21. Major Leaders • Nabonidus: 556-539 BC • Royal anomaly • Neglected the primary God

  22. Cultural Functions • Main temple built on a terrace • in time developed to become the stepped tower (Ziggurat) • City temple was built with stone foundations • Most prominent feature was its irrigation system • Walled city; small city-state • Many villages surrounding countryside • Based on agriculture; not industry

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