I survived Babylon, Iraq

Survived Babylon, Iraq | 120°F Heat, Ancient Ruins & Saddam Hussein’s Palace What happens when you visit the ancient city of Babylon, Iraq in the middle of summer when temperatures reach nearly 120°F (48°C)? You find out exactly how tough you are! In this Iraq travel vlog, I explore the ancient city of Babylon, one of the most historically significant sites in the world and a place associated with thousands of years of human civilization. From ancient roads and reconstructed walls to the famous Ishtar Gate replica, this experience offers a fascinating look into the history of ancient Mesopotamia. The heat was absolutely brutal, but the adventure didn't stop there. I also climbed toward Saddam Hussein's former palace/castle, where my camera actually overheated and stopped recording. Eventually, Iraqi soldiers told us to come back down! Along the way, we talk about the history of Babylon, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the possible connections between Iraq and the Garden of Eden, the rise and fall of empires, and what ancient ruins can teach us about power, wealth, and history. After leaving Babylon, we continued toward Najaf and witnessed something equally incredible: thousands of pilgrims walking toward Karbala for Arbaeen, even in extreme summer heat. Seeing families and children along the road offering food and drinks to travelers was one of the most unforgettable parts of the journey. This was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and one I will never forget. Watch until the end to see the incredible Arbaeen pilgrimage route and the people walking toward Karbala. In This Video: Ancient Babylon, Iraq Babylon archaeological site Ancient Mesopotamian history Ishtar Gate replica Hanging Gardens of Babylon Garden of Eden discussion Saddam Hussein's former palace Exploring Iraq in extreme summer heat Iraq travel vlog Najaf to Karbala journey Arbaeen pilgrimage Pilgrims walking to Karbala Iraqi hospitality and generosity 00:00 – Welcome to Babylon 00:34 – 120°F Iraq Heat 01:04 – Ancient Babylon 02:22 – Hanging Gardens 02:40 – Garden of Eden? 04:07 – Saddam Hussein’s Palace 06:23 – The Extreme Climb 09:06 – We Made It! 10:24 – Leaving Babylon 11:13 – Lessons From Babylon 12:56 – Surviving Babylon 14:40 – Pilgrims to Karbala 15:09 – Iraqi Hospitality 15:59 – Unforgettable Iraq Important Note The temperatures mentioned in the video are approximate and reflect the conditions experienced/reported during the journey. If you enjoyed this Iraq travel experience, like, comment, and subscribe for more travel, pilgrimage, history, and cultural experiences from Iraq and around the world. #Babylon #Iraq #IraqTravel #BabylonIraq #Arbaeen2026 #Karbala #Najaf #SaddamHussein #Mesopotamia #IraqVlog #AncientBabylon #IraqTravelVlog #Arbaeen #KarbalaIraq #TravelVlog