As part of exploring the impact of geographical environments on urban development and infrastructure, the Department of Applied Geography at the College of Education for the Humanities, University of Kerbala, organised a scientific seminar titled “The Geographical Factors that Contributed to the Development of the Babylonian Empire.” The seminar featured presentations by staff members Abbas Abdulameer Taha Al-Omari, Zaid Kamil Jawad, and Salam Saad Al-Hilali.
The seminar aimed to illuminate the key factors contributingto the prosperity of the Babylonian civilization, including its favourable geographical location. Particular emphasis was placed on the role of rivers, which provided fertile soil for agriculture and facilitated trade and transportation via waterways. Additionally, the empire’s position along major trade routes enabled profitable commerce with neighbouring and distant regions.
The seminar concluded that geographical factors—such as location, climate, terrain, soil, water resources, and economic and trade activities—played a pivotal role in the development of the Babylonian Empire. Its strategic geographical position, advanced resource management, and well-developed infrastructure collectively supported its economy and established the Babylonian Empire as a global centre of trade and prosperity during its era.
