Corroborating Evidence for Babel

A fascinating aspect of the Babel event described in Genesis 11 is the corroborating evidence we see in cultures and languages around the world.

For one, did you know that many cultures have ancient Babel-esque legends? Though these traditions don’t precisely match the biblical account, they are similar enough to signify the existence of a shared event experienced long ago, before these cultures separated.

The architectural similarity in many ancient structures may also be a link to Babel. Although Scripture doesn’t give many details about the appearance of its famous tower, many think it was a ziggurat-style structure. If so, this could explain the similarities between the pyramids, earthen mounds, and ziggurats found around the world because those dispersing from Babel likely would have carried the memory of such an impressive architectural design with them.

Finally, linguistics also corroborates the separation of languages at Babel. Research indicates the number of language families traces back to an amount comparable to the number of people groups identified in Genesis 10. This stands in stark contrast to what you’d expect to find if the evolutionary story were true.

So do these things prove the tower of Babel account? No—but they don’t need to. Because God’s Word is trustworthy, we can rest assured that the events of Genesis 11 did actually happen. However, they are powerful corroborating evidence that we can point to when skeptics attempt to relegate the early chapters of Scripture to mere mythology

New Event for the Portuguese-Speaking Community

We’re continuing to expand our outreach opportunities and are pleased to announce a new event to connect with the Portuguese-speaking community.

At Answers in Genesis for the Portuguese-Speaking World, guests will have the opportunity to tour the Creation Museum on October 10 and the Ark Encounter on October 11 and enjoy much of the attractions’ powerful content in Portuguese.

Attendees will also hear from AiG speakers on major issues affecting our culture. Dr. Gabriela Haynes will speak about scientific evidence supporting the biblical account of creation and about the issues with evolution. AiG International Outreach Director Joe Owen will address the topic of identity, bringing biblical clarity to the questions prompted by today’s culture.

This event will take place one week before our annual Día Latino event (October 17–18), which is designed for the Spanish-speaking community. We are excited for these opportunities to share the gospel and help Christians grow in the faith.

To learn more and register, visit our events page at AnswersInGenesis.org/events.