The Mystery and History of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The Mystery and History of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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Performing Arts, Social Studies, History

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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.

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What are the 7 ancient Wonders of the World mentioned in the text?

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Who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

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What evidence did archaeologists find regarding the height of the Hanging Gardens?

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What was the purpose of building the Hanging Gardens?

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What remains of the Hanging Gardens today?

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