A nation stays alive
when its culture stays alive
The responsibility of tolerance lies with those who have
the wider vision
(George Eliot)
Babylon exhibition opens in UK
Published on 13 November 2008
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video 2.01 Min
Babylon exhibition. Museum highlights historic city
The city of Babylon has long been thought of as one of the world’s most sophisticated early civilisations. Now, a new exhibition in London is examining the myths and realities of the ancient city. Richard Bestic reports.
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