Sunday, 20. May 2007
Secrets Of The Ancients: Hanging Gardens
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (also known as Hanging Gardens of Semiramis), one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which symbolised power, extravagance and wealth, but remains shrouded in mystery.

The lush Hanging Gardens are extensively documented by Greek historians such as Strabo and Diodorus Siculus, but otherwise there is little evidence for their existence. In fact, there are no Babylonian records of any such gardens having existed.

In this BBC Production, a team of experts visit the Jordanian desert on a quest to discover the mythical oasis.

Enjoy the next 49 minutes.


Category: Buildings & Places Category: Movies & TV Category: Myths & Sagas




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