The Hittite Raid on Babylon. It appears that the strong dynasty of Hammurabi, weakened by struggles with the kings of the Sea-Land, was brought to an end by a Hittite raid about 1750 BC. These wild tribes, descending the Euphrates from Anatolia, sacked the city and carried off its gods, leaving it a prey to the Kassites. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.
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