The Mystery and History of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The video discusses the 7 ancient Wonders of the World, focusing on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Built by the son of King Hammurabi for his homesick wife, the gardens were a marvel of engineering, featuring trees and flowers on a rooftop. Myths about their height were debunked by archaeologists. The gardens were destroyed by earthquakes, leaving only rubble. Artifacts from Babylon offer insights into this ancient wonder.

Which of the following is included in the list of the 7 ancient Wonders of the World?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Eiffel Tower

Who was responsible for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• The wife of King Hammurabi

• A famous architect from Greece

• The son of King Hammurabi

• King Hammurabi

What was the primary reason for constructing the Hanging Gardens?

• To showcase Babylonian engineering skills

• To serve as a royal palace

• To please the homesick wife of the King's son

• To impress neighboring kingdoms

What did archaeologists discover about the height of the Hanging Gardens?

• They were the tallest structure in Babylon

• They were not as tall as some stories claimed

• They reached hundreds of feet into the air

• They were taller than the pyramids

What remains of the Hanging Gardens today?

• A few intact structures

• Nothing at all

• Red brick rubble

• A small portion of the gardens