The lush Hanging Gardens are extensively documented by Greek historians such as Strabo and Diodorus Siculus. Through the ages, the location may have been confused with gardens that existed at Nineveh, since tablets from there clearly show gardens. Writings on these tablets describe the possible use of something similar to an Archimedes' screw as a process of raising the water to the required height.
The Greek Historian Diodorus:
There is some controversy as to whether the Hanging Gardens were an actual creation or a poetic creation due to the lack of documentation of them in the chronicles of Babylonian history. In ancient writings the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were first described by Berossus, a Chaldean priest who lived in the late 4th century BC. These accounts were later elaborated on by Greek historians.
Recent archaeological excavations of the palace in Iraq have uncovered evidence of a building with vaults and a well nearby. However, the location of the palace complex contradicts where Greek historians placed the Hanging Gardens, which was on the banks of the Euphrates River.
However, recently there have been excavations on the banks of the Euphrates River of some substantial 25 meter-thick walls. Also, excavations have shown that there may be some seeds scattered around this area which may prove that the Gardens were real after all.
They must have been a magnificent sight to see.
Fancy having a garden designed and landscaped for you like that.
Angel cuddles,
Sarah
Copyright 2007 by Patricia Bartch
Hi Sarah,
Your garden is still lovely and growing. It is lovlier every time I come by!!
Patricia,
I absolutely love your English Cottage pic and I am so happy you won the POTW - WOW! It really is a gem!!
i have been off line a lot lately and am glad to be back. I am looking forward to getting caught up!!
Blessings!!
Judy
