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Babylonian Marriage Market Unearthed by German Expedition
The German Oriental Society uncovered the Babylonian marriage market in the Royal Quarters area, revealing an open air auction where beautiful daughters were bid for as wives. Herodotus described the custom, noting dowries funded uglier brides, while a separate practice required passersby to advise the ill and risk damages if ignored.
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