The Chaldeans and Medes united to overthrow Nineveh in 612 BCE, leading to the division of the Assyrian Empire and the establishment of a Chaldean empire in Mesopotamia. Key contributions of the Chaldeans include advancements in mathematics and astronomy, as well as the construction of Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar II, a symbol of their power. However, this empire fell to the invading Persians in 539 BCE.

1. &

2. CHALDEANS
The Medes and Chaldeans joined the
opposed people within the Assyrian Empire
in 612 BCE to capture and destroy Nineveh.
The winning group divided the empire.
The Medes occupied the highlands
north of Mesopotamia, and the Chaldeans
established an empire in the
Mesopotamian proper.

3. KEY POINTS: CHALDEANS
• Established an empire in the Mesopotamian proper.
• A symbol of power, Nebuchadnezzar built Babylon.
• The Chaldeans advanced the study of mathematics
and astronomy.
• In 539 BCE, the Chaldean Empire fell into the hands
of invading Persians.

4. ҉ A symbol of power.
҉ Great source of pride to the people.
҉ Possibly built by…
King Nebuchadnezzar II in 600 BC
҉ The gardens are believed to have
been a remarkable feat of engineering:
an ascending series of tiered gardens
containing all manner of trees, shrubs,
and vines.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon

5. Mathematics & Astronomy
҉ Babylonia astronomical diaries recorded daily
observations of the moon and planets from the 7th
century onwards.
҉ The Diaries for 164-163 BC contain observations of
Halley’s comet at its first and last visibility.
҉ Chaldean priests acquired a vast knowledge of
eclipses and heavenly bodies.
҉ They believed that the position of the stars and
planets, and the movement of comets determine the
fates of individuals.

7. 1) Where did the Chaldeans established their empire?
2) Nebuchadnezzar built the Babylon as a symbol of _______.
3) Who occupied the highlands north of Mesopotamia?
4) In 539 BCE, the Chaldean Empire fell into the hands of
invading _______.
5) In what field did the Chaldeans advanced on? Name 2.
Quiz: CHALDEANS

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