where is babylon

Babylon is an ancient city that historically sat on the Euphrates River in southern Mesopotamia, in what is now Iraq. Today, the archaeological site lies near the modern town of Hillah, about 85 kilometers (roughly 53 miles) south of Baghdad, with ruins that include famous features like the remains attributed to the Neo-Babylonian capital under Nebuchadnezzar II and the legendary Hanging Gardens in popular lore. The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a major destination for archaeology and world history enthusiasts. If you’re looking for the latest details on its status, preservation, or visitor access, I can pull current sources and summarize them.