The Hanging Gardens of Semiramis — one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that still hides secrets

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5 min readMar 21, 2023

The Hanging Gardens of Semiramis were built during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II and were a gift to his wife. Although they are considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to this day it is not known whether they actually existed and where they were located.

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The era of antiquity saw the construction of many fascinating buildings that still inspire awe and wonder today. Although there is not a trace of some of them, their past still intrigues historians. As in the case of the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis — one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, whose existence is still unconfirmed.

7 wonders of the ancient world

The ancient world had seven wonders that were considered sacred due to their exceptional characteristics. These wonders were distinguished by their extraordinary size, unique construction techniques, or simply breathtaking beauty.

The first such list of the most famous buildings was compiled more than 2,000 years ago by the ancient Greek poet, Antipater of Sidon. The compilation was intended as a sort of guide to the eastern Mediterranean.

Antipater listed:

  • The Pyramids of Giza —…

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