Which temple did Nabonidus rebuild when he returned to Babylonia?
Temple of Uruk
Ekhulkhul
Ishtar Gate
Temple of Sippar
Answer
Ekhulkhul, the temple rebuilt by Nabonidus upon his return to Babylonia, held significant religious and political importance. After a decade-long absence, Nabonidus sought to appease the angered god Marduk by renovating this sacred site. However, his efforts faced backlash from powerful Babylonian priests, ultimately contributing to his downfall and the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
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