Where is the Tower of Babel remains?


Where is the Tower of Babel remains? The fragile remains of the ancient city of Babylon, in modern day Iraq, have revealed many secrets; the greatest of all the discovery of a vast structure which ancient records suggest was the Tower of Babel.


Could the pyramids have been the Tower of Babel?

The Tower of Babel is a myth. The Bablyonian ziggurats, which were probably the inspiration for the myth, were built centuries after the pyramids. Does the Bible say who built the pyramids? No.


Does the city of Babylon still exist?

The remains of the city are in present-day Hillah, Babil Governorate, Iraq, about 85 km (53 mi) south of Baghdad, and its boundaries have been based on the perimeter of the ancient outer city walls, an area of about 1,054.3 hectares (2,605 acres).


Is the Sphinx mentioned in the Bible?

Genesis and Exodus do not mention the pyramids or the Sphinx, they mention Pitom and Raamses. The Egyptian hieroglyphs carved in stone depict their Gods. They buried Kings with everything they need for the afterlife in great tombs (pyramids).


Does the pillar of salt exist today?

A pillar of salt named Lot's wife is located near the Dead Sea at Mount Sodom in Israel. The Mishnah states that a blessing should be said at the place where the pillar of salt is.


Does the Bible mention the pyramids?

The construction of the pyramids is not specifically mentioned in the Bible. What we believe about their purpose does not impinge on any biblical doctrine.