
The Tower of Babel: Biblical Archaeology
Inspiring Philosophy
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The Tower of Babel is one of the most intriguing and mysterious passages in the Bible. Was this tower actually built, or was it just a myth created by later Jewish authors? In ancient Sumer, cities were built around large religious structures called Ziggurats. Many scholars believe they were meant to function as a gateway for the gods to come down to earth from the heavens.
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