Question

How many bricks are said to have been used to build Babylon’s walls?

Answer 1

According to historical accounts, King Nebuchadnezzar II built the city of Babylon using 15 million baked bricks in the construction of his palace and other official buildings. The bricks were cut into squares and embossed with Sumerian characters and special seals.

Answer 2

15 million

Step-by-step explanation:

King Nebuchadnezzar II (reigned 604–562 BC) rebuilt the city of Babylon (southern Iraq) on a grand scale. As many as 15 million bricks were used to make palaces, temples and grand city walls.