What was one of the Nebuchadnezzar's accomplishments in fortifying Babylon?
A. He built the Ishtar gate.
B. He created a system of irrigation ensuring continuous fresh water to the city.
C. He built ziggurats for central planning.
D. He established a quota of maximum numbers of people who could enter the city at any time.
E. He erected twelve walls around the city, each headed with a symbol of the zodiac.
Answer: A
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