Bible Prophecy Being Fulfilled as Ancient City of Babylon Rises Again?
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General view of Babylonian ruins seen from the hilltop overlooking the site on March 21, 2023, in Babylon, Iraq. (Kaveh Kazemi / Getty Images)
December 31, 2025 at 6:19am
Bible prophecy may be being fulfilled as ancient Babylon reemerges from the sand in modern-day Iraq.
It is a city associated with the Antichrist in end-times Bible prophecy, according to some scholars, while others see it as more symbolic of an ancient evil kingdom that will arise during the last days.
Located about 50 miles south of Iraq’s capital city of Baghdad on the Euphrates River, Babylon is slowly but surely being rebuilt. In 2019, UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site.
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SummaryMore Biographical InformationRecent PostsContactRandy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
Books Written
We Hold These Truths
Professional Memberships
Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Entertainment, Faith
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