He also built various grand temples and made the imperial palace more luxurious. One of these grand temples was a pyramid-shaped temple that stood 91 metres high in the palace gardens and was the tallest building in Babylon. Many ancient writers called it the Tower of Babel' and it was another architectural wonder of the city. The king also built another amazing place in Babylon. According to ancient writings, he constructed the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to honour his wife.

The Tower of Babel was...

• a terraced building.
• on Professional Way.
• at the entrace of the city.
• part of the imperial palace.