Tower of Babel, Babylon

The Tower of Babel, Babylon, in modern-day Iraq. It’s one of the most famous stories in the Old Testament – a tower so tall it’s said to reach the heavens and anger God. But did the Tower really exist, or is it merely the stuff of legend? How could builders in the ancient world construct a tower of such a staggering height? Was it circular in shape, as depicted by medieval artists? Enjoying rare access to this war-torn site, investigators are uncovering the long-forgotten secrets of the tower and finally answering the question – is the Bible story true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices