Part 3: The Expansion of Babylon: The Conquest of Mesopotamia "The Rise of Babylon: A Memoir of Time in 634BC"

The Babylonian Empire had grown rapidly since its inception in 626BC. Its rulers had been wise and ambitious, and their conquests had been swift and decisive. By 634BC, Babylon had become the most powerful nation in the region, and its rulers were determined to expand their influence even further.

The first target of their expansion was the region of Mesopotamia. This was a vast area, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf, and it was home to many powerful city-states. The Babylonians had already conquered some of these cities, but they wanted to take control of the entire region.

In 634BC, King Nabopolassar led an army of Babylonian soldiers into Mesopotamia. The Babylonians quickly conquered the cities of Uruk, Ur, and Larsa, and then moved on to the city of Isin. Isin was the most powerful city-state in the region, and it was ruled by the powerful King Sin-shar-ishkun.

The Babylonians laid siege to Isin, and after a long and bloody battle, they finally succeeded in capturing the city. King Sin-shar-ishkun was taken prisoner and brought back to Babylon, where he was put to death. With the fall of Isin, the Babylonians had conquered all of Mesopotamia.

The Babylonians now had control of an immense empire, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. They had become the most powerful nation in the region, and their influence would continue to grow for centuries to come.

The Babylonian Empire had achieved a great victory, and the people of Babylon celebrated their success. They had conquered an entire region, and their empire was now the most powerful in the world. The Babylonians had come a long way since their humble beginnings in 626BC, and they had established themselves as a major force in the ancient world.