Nebuchadnezzar I

AncientEmperorBabylon-1125 — -1104

Restored Babylonian power, retrieved Marduk statue from Elam.

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Quick Facts

Born

1125 BCE

Died

1104 BCE

Country

Babylon

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score56.3

Nebuchadnezzar I — Complete Timeline

1115 BC

Recovery of the Marduk Statue from ElamWar

Nebuchadnezzar I led a military campaign into Elam and successfully retrieved the statue of the god Marduk, which had been taken by the Elamites centuries earlier. This act restored the central religious symbol of Babylon and legitimized his rule.

Religious RestorationMilitary CampaignElam

Impact: regionalconstructive

1110 BC

Restoration of Babylonian PowerPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the recovery of the Marduk statue, Nebuchadnezzar I consolidated Babylonian control over Mesopotamia. He reasserted Babylonian dominance over rival states and re-established the kingdom as a major regional power after a period of weakness.

Political ConsolidationRegional PowerMesopotamia

Impact: regionalconstructive