Babylon, CZ
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haggaeus
N 49° 23.890 E 012° 51.740
33U E 344901 N 5473916
Babylon is a village in woods of Cesky Les (Bohemian Forest).
Waymark Code: WMAMNC
Location: Plzeňský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/30/2011
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The village was founded in 15th century by lumberjacks. Its original name was Parezov (Parez = tree stump in Czech).
In 19th century the area became a popular summer vacation spot, and first hotels and summerhouses were built here. The village obtained a new name Babylon, after the biblical kingdom where the Tower of Babel has been built, because of the multi-ethnicity of the summer guests.
The waymark coordinates point to the street in front of the village office and library.
Bible verse: Genesis 11:9
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