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'''Babylon''' was a [[city]] in [[Mesopotamia]] on [[Earth]]. | '''Babylon''' was a [[city]] in [[Mesopotamia]] on [[Earth]]. | ||
It played an important role in [[human]] history. In the [[BC#2nd Millennium B.C.|16th century BC]], the earliest recorded use of [[astrology]] on Earth took place in this city, at least according to [[Luke Smith]]. ([[TV]]: | It played an important role in [[human]] history. In the [[BC#2nd Millennium B.C.|16th century BC]], the earliest recorded use of [[astrology]] on Earth took place in this city, at least according to [[Luke Smith]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Secrets of the Stars (TV story)}}) | ||
== Layout == | == Layout == | ||
The city consisted of huge walls, 100 [[Foot (unit)|feet]] high, consisting of huge [[bronze]]-plated bricks the colour of [[lapis lazuli]]. One entrance to the city was the [[Ishtar Gate]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | The city consisted of huge walls, 100 [[Foot (unit)|feet]] high, consisting of huge [[bronze]]-plated bricks the colour of [[lapis lazuli]]. One entrance to the city was the [[Ishtar Gate]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Farewell, Great Macedon (audio story)}}) | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In [[BC#3rd millennium B.C.|2000 BC]], the [[Ninth Doctor]] and [[Ali (The Beast of Babylon)|Ali]] stopped a [[Starman (The Beast of Babylon)|Starman]] from destroying the city. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[BC#3rd millennium B.C.|2000 BC]], the [[Ninth Doctor]] and [[Ali (The Beast of Babylon)|Ali]] stopped a [[Starman (The Beast of Babylon)|Starman]] from destroying the city. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Beast of Babylon (short story)}}) | ||
In [[BC#10th century B.C.|905 BC]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond]] visited Babylon and stopped a [[Gryphon]] attack. ([[COMIC]]: | In [[BC#10th century B.C.|905 BC]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond]] visited Babylon and stopped a [[Gryphon]] attack. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|In the Stars (comic story)}}) | ||
In the [[BC#6th century BC|6th century BC]], [[Pythagoras]] learned from [[Persian]] magi in Babylon. ([[PROSE]]: | In the [[BC#6th century BC|6th century BC]], [[Pythagoras]] learned from [[Persian]] magi in Babylon. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Pythagoras Problem (short story)}}) | ||
In [[May]] [[BC#4th century B.C.|323 BC]], the [[First Doctor]] and his companions [[Susan Foreman]], [[Ian Chesterton]] and [[Barbara Wright]] met [[Alexander the Great]] in Babylon, ultimately being present for his death the following month. ([[AUDIO]]: | In [[May]] [[BC#4th century B.C.|323 BC]], the [[First Doctor]] and his companions [[Susan Foreman]], [[Ian Chesterton]] and [[Barbara Wright]] met [[Alexander the Great]] in Babylon, ultimately being present for his death the following month. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Farewell, Great Macedon (audio story)}}) | ||
The [[Ikkaba]] visited Babylon and inspired its people to build [[pyramid]]s. [[The People]] also visited the city, through a [[time pad]], as did [[Bernice Summerfield]]. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Ikkaba]] visited Babylon and inspired its people to build [[pyramid]]s. [[The People]] also visited the city, through a [[time pad]], as did [[Bernice Summerfield]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Walking to Babylon (novel)}}) | ||
[[Iris Wildthyme]] and [[Panda]] once visited Babylon and were accused of stealing the tablets of destiny. Thanks to all the feathers on her hat, Iris was thought to be the goddess [[Siris (goddess)|Siris]]. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Iris Wildthyme]] and [[Panda]] once visited Babylon and were accused of stealing the tablets of destiny. Thanks to all the feathers on her hat, Iris was thought to be the goddess [[Siris (goddess)|Siris]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Wildthyme and the Wolf (short story)}}) | ||
=== Undated events === | === Undated events === | ||
At some point Babylon was ruled by King [[Nebuchadnezzar]]. ([[PROSE]]: | At some point Babylon was ruled by King [[Nebuchadnezzar]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Byzantium! (novel)}}) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Some resurrected [[human]]s compared the [[City of the Saved]] to Babylon. ([[PROSE]]: | Some resurrected [[human]]s compared the [[City of the Saved]] to Babylon. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Of the City of the Saved... (novel)}}) | ||
Susan thought the [[Great City]] on [[Marinus]] was similar in size and splendour to the the ancient city of Babylon. ([[PROSE]]: | Susan thought the [[Great City]] on [[Marinus]] was similar in size and splendour to the the ancient city of Babylon. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Doctor Who and the Keys of Marinus (novelisation)}}) | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:52, 3 November 2024
Babylon was a city in Mesopotamia on Earth.
It played an important role in human history. In the 16th century BC, the earliest recorded use of astrology on Earth took place in this city, at least according to Luke Smith. (TV: Secrets of the Stars [+]Loading...["Secrets of the Stars (TV story)"])
Layout[[edit] | [edit source]]
The city consisted of huge walls, 100 feet high, consisting of huge bronze-plated bricks the colour of lapis lazuli. One entrance to the city was the Ishtar Gate. (AUDIO: Farewell, Great Macedon [+]Loading...["Farewell, Great Macedon (audio story)"])
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 2000 BC, the Ninth Doctor and Ali stopped a Starman from destroying the city. (PROSE: The Beast of Babylon [+]Loading...["The Beast of Babylon (short story)"])
In 905 BC, the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond visited Babylon and stopped a Gryphon attack. (COMIC: In the Stars [+]Loading...["In the Stars (comic story)"])
In the 6th century BC, Pythagoras learned from Persian magi in Babylon. (PROSE: The Pythagoras Problem [+]Loading...["The Pythagoras Problem (short story)"])
In May 323 BC, the First Doctor and his companions Susan Foreman, Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright met Alexander the Great in Babylon, ultimately being present for his death the following month. (AUDIO: Farewell, Great Macedon [+]Loading...["Farewell, Great Macedon (audio story)"])
The Ikkaba visited Babylon and inspired its people to build pyramids. The People also visited the city, through a time pad, as did Bernice Summerfield. (PROSE: Walking to Babylon [+]Loading...["Walking to Babylon (novel)"])
Iris Wildthyme and Panda once visited Babylon and were accused of stealing the tablets of destiny. Thanks to all the feathers on her hat, Iris was thought to be the goddess Siris. (PROSE: Wildthyme and the Wolf [+]Loading...["Wildthyme and the Wolf (short story)"])
Undated events[[edit] | [edit source]]
At some point Babylon was ruled by King Nebuchadnezzar. (PROSE: Byzantium! [+]Loading...["Byzantium! (novel)"])
References[[edit] | [edit source]]
Some resurrected humans compared the City of the Saved to Babylon. (PROSE: Of the City of the Saved... [+]Loading...["Of the City of the Saved... (novel)"])
Susan thought the Great City on Marinus was similar in size and splendour to the the ancient city of Babylon. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Keys of Marinus [+]Loading...["Doctor Who and the Keys of Marinus (novelisation)"])
