Agrarian University
Hanging Gardens
of Babylon
Members: Dominguez Ericka
Garcia Luis
Lindao Leslie
Rizzo Wisner
Yagual Omar
Teacher: Lic. Silvia Garcia MSc.
Course: 3SB
History of the Hanging
Gardens of Babylon
The hanging gardens are one of the seven wonders of the world.Emperor
Nebuchadnezzar II is believed to have built the hanging gardens in the 6th
century BC for the delight of his wife's senses.It was built around his palace in
the form of green roofs, they placed vegetation that had not been seen in the
Iraqi desert.Its structure was pyramidal, the gardens became higher and higher,
reaching up to 90 meters high.The hanging gardens consist of terraces raised
one above the other, which rest on cubic pillars. They are hollowed out and
filled with soil to allow the planting of large trees.The gardens did not hang but
were suspended (point for today's vertical gardens).They had an efficient
hydraulic system that transported water from the river to the ponds and
distributed it throughout the garden.The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were
used as a cool and shady leisure place for rulers and the elite of society.
In search of the mysterious Hanging Gardens of
Babylon
The history of this place is incredible. Babylon would have been
located in what is now Iraq, one of the most desert countries
there is. However, the existence of the gardens is not yet 100%
confirmed, since everything that has been said about it comes
from legends and people's sayings. To date, no evidence has been
found on the subject.
One of the theories that is used is the one that has as its
protagonist the king of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar II, who
would have ordered them to be made so that his wife would
not continue to be sad, because she missed the greenery of her
homeland, Median (Iran).
Who created or discovered the Hanging Gardens of
Babylon
The Greek geographer Strabo, who described the gardens in the 1st century BC.
C., wrote: “It consists of vaulted terraces raised one above the other, resting on
cubic pillars. These are hollowed out and filled with soil to allow the planting of
large trees. The pillars, vaults and terraces are built with baked brick and
asphalt.
Despite being named one of the Seven Ancient Wonders, there is not much
first-hand evidence that the gardens actually existed. Those who claimed to
have witnessed the gardens, including the Greek historians Strabo and Diodorus
Siculus, described them as marvels of agricultural engineering.
They were said to be filled with an incredible variety of flowers, delicious
fruits, exotic foliage and impressive waterfalls. The hanging gardens are
believed to have been built around 600 BC. C., by Nebuchadnezzar II, who
ruled Babylon from 605 to 562 BC. c.
Geographical location
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World, located in Babylon near
Baghdad. Built in the 6th century BC
Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife Amytis,
they symbolize beuty and advanced
engineering.
Why is a Wonder?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are
considered one of the Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World because of their
remarkable and innovative design, which
was both an architectural and engineering
feat.
THE FLOATING
GARDENS OF
BABYLON HOW
THEY
CONTRIBUTED
ECONOMICALLY
• Tourism and Trade: The Hanging
Gardens' renowned status attracted
visitors and traders from various
parts of the ancient world,
boosting the local economy. The
influx of tourists and trade
revenue would have been
economically beneficial to
Babylon (Matthews, 1993, p. 88).
• Agricultural Innovation: The advanced
engineering behind the gardens may
have introduced new techniques for
cultivation and irrigation. This
innovation could have improved
agricultural productivity in the region,
increasing food availability and
potentially reducing production costs
(McGuire, 2007, p. 45).
• Prestige and Power: The
grandeur of the gardens
highlighted Babylon's
wealth and power,
enhancing its political and
economic status in the
ancient world. Such
prestige could have
facilitated favorable
alliances and trade
agreements (Smith, 2002, p.
156).
• Employment and
Craftsmanship: The construction
and maintenance of the gardens
required specialized labor,
generating employment
opportunities and stimulating
local economic activity
(Johnson, 1999, p. 112)
• References:
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• Cartwright, M. (27 de July de 2018). World History. Obtenido de The Hanging Gardens of Babylon:
https://www.worldhistory.org/trans/es/1-17206/jardines-colgantes-de-babilonia/
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