World Wonders: Hanging Gardens of Babylon
14 Jun, 2010
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which dates back to around 2,500 years ago, is believed to have been situated on the banks of the River Euphrates around 50 km, of Baghdad. King Nebuchadnezzar II, who wanted to make his wife Arnytis happy because she didn't like the Babylonian desert, is said to have built this wonderful monument.
As per historical findings, the Hanging Gardens, with outer walls measuring 56 miles in length, 80 fBet thick and 320 feet high, find mention in the ancient Greek scriptures. The name is believed to have been derived from an inexact translation of the Greek word kremastos, which meant overhanging as in the case of a baicony.
Though there are disputes about whether the Hanging Gardens really existed, archeological findings have revealed that there used to be a foundation structure of a palace at Babylon. Research continues even now to ascertain whether the ancient wonder of the world really existed.
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