### The Hanging Gardens of Babylon: Unraveling the Mystery of an Ancient Wonder
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the most enigmatic and celebrated wonders of the ancient world. Despite their legendary status, their exact location, appearance, and even their very existence remain shrouded in mystery. Here’s what we know about this marvel of antiquity.
According to ancient texts, the Hanging Gardens were constructed in the ancient city of Babylon, near present-day Baghdad in Iraq. They were said to have been built by King Nebuchadnezzar II around 600 BC as a gift for his wife, Amytis of Media, who longed for the lush landscapes of her homeland. The gardens supposedly featured an extraordinary series of tiered terraces, lush with a variety of trees, shrubs, and vines, creating a green, cascading effect that mimicked mountainous terrain.
The Greek historians Strabo and Philo of Byzantium described the gardens as an engineering feat. The terraces were believed to be supported by a
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