Mesopotamia the cradle of civilization lay between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates with Babylon as one of its Kingdoms. Today Babylon is situated about 85 kilometers from Baghdad close to village Hilla. Just a few years back it was not easy to visit Babylon as no one was allowed to go there in the war torn region.

The newly created Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities created by the Iraqi government is all out to promote the ruins of Babylon as a tourist attraction. The excursion needs to be pre-arranged with tour guide escorts and entails driving down to the site.

The countryside drive to Babylon enlightens you on the current state of rural Iraq. Rallying with the ravages of the war torn region.

This will certainly be the journey of a lifetime taking you to the dawn of history where the first civilization on earth flourished. The tours operating here include sightseeing of ancient historical sites including Qurna or the Garden of Eden called Janat Adan by locals, having the gnarled Adam Tree in the center as a showpiece.