The History and Archaeology of the Bible

The Tower of Babel

Educational · Documentary

S1, E2: Explore the symbolism of the tower and pyramid in ancient architecture, beginning with the famous Egyptian step pyramid at Saqqara. Learn about the Mesopotamian ziggurat, a tower-like structure composed of receding platforms, and its role in religious life and ritual. Discover parallels between the building of ziggurats and the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis.

22 Jul 2021 · 26m

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Released
2021
Run Time
26 min

Languages

Subtitles

English (United States) (SDH), German (Germany) (SDH), Portuguese (Brazil) (SDH), Spanish (Mexico) (SDH)