Besides the amazing architecture, life in the city of Babylon was great. There were busy markets that sold food, jewellery and clothing. Everyone lived inside the city and had comfortable homes. People celebrated various festivals and holidays in the many temples. The city enjoyed many years of greatness, until it eventually fell to the hands of the Persians in 539 BC.

According to the author...

• the people of Babylon had a good life.
• living in Babylon was difficult.
• most people lived near the city.
• Babylon was a quiet city.