Babylon was the capital of the land of the 'Chaldeans.' In which modern-day country is the site of ancient Babylon located?
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Correct answer: Iraq
The ruins of Babylon are located in modern-day Iraq, about 50 miles south of Baghdad. The region was historically known as Babylonia or Chaldea.
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