View of the City of Babylon

1936 AD
Oil on Canvas
Chicago
124 cm x 91 cm

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Discussion Questions

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Look closely. What activities are people shown doing in this picture?

How do you think the boats shown here would have been used?

Why do you think the city of Babylon was surrounded by such a thick wall?

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