Hanging Gardens of Babylon – Wonders of the world

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is as old as about 2,500 years and  is situated on the banks of the River Euphrates around 50 km, from Baghdad. In ancient times King Nebuchadnezzar II made this old monument to impress his wife Amytis who didn’t liked the Babylonian desert.

As per hostorical findings, the Hanging Gardens, with outer walls measuring 56 miles in length, 80 feet 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 balcony.

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.

admin @ August 3, 2009