Chaldea Collection

Ancient Mesopotamia
Map of the ancient Tigris and Euphrates region. Printed color 19th-century illustration

Astronomer-priests of Chaldea observe stars from the Tower of Babylon (Babel)

Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Assyria was a Mesopotamian kingdom from 25th century BC to 612 BC- 609 BC

The Women of Chaldea reduced to Servitude, Isaiah XLVII (engraving)
5218640 The Women of Chaldea reduced to Servitude, Isaiah XLVII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Women of Chaldea reduced to Servitude, Isaiah XLVII)

Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees
LLM338831 Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees)

PANC2A-00101
King Nebuchadnezzar II overlooking the city of Babylon, 7th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nebuchadnezzar asks Daniel to interpret his dreams
Daniel and his companions meeting the King of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nebuchadnezzar in ancient Babylon
King Nebuchadnezzar meeting a gardener, ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of Assyria Chaldea and adjacent countries. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888; Illustration

PBIB2A-00096
Daniel reading the handwriting on the wall for Nebucchadnezzar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Delving into the mystical past of Ancient Mesopotamia, we uncover the enigmatic land of Chaldea. Home to astronomer-priests who gazed upon the stars and deciphered the will of the gods, Chaldea is depicted in this 1890 map, nestled between Assyria and Adjacent Countries. The Women of Chaldea, once powerful and revered, were reduced to servitude as depicted in Isaiah XLVII. Abram's journey from Ur of the Chaldees, as illustrated in PANC2A-00101, marked the beginning of the Hebrew exodus from this ancient land. Nebuchadnezzar, the legendary king of Babylon, famously sought Daniel's wisdom to interpret his dreams, as depicted in the engraving Nebuchadnezzar asks Daniel to interpret his dreams. This map from Cassells Universal History, published 1888, offers a glimpse into the rich history and complexities of Chaldea, a land that continues to captivate our imaginations.