Traditionally it is said to have been built by Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife. However, no definitive archaeological evidence has been found in the excavations of Babylon. Dalley (2013) has proposed that the gardens may in fact have been at Nineveh (Sennacherib).
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Hanging Gardens of Babylon (tradition)?
- It is counted among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
- When did Hanging Gardens of Babylon (tradition) happen?
- 600 BCE
- Where did Hanging Gardens of Babylon (tradition) take place?
- Babil, Mezopotamya