Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh In the annals of history, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon have been a source of awe and wonder. These mythical gardens, located in the ancient city of Babylon, modern-day Iraq, have been described as a "wonder of the world" by ancient writers. While their exact construction date remains shrouded in the mists of time, the gardens have captured the imagination of generations. Around 250 B.C., Philo of Byzantium penned an enchanting description, mentioning "plants cultivated at a height above ground level, and the roots of the trees are embedded in an upper terrace rather than in the earth." This vivid imagery has fueled the belief in the existence of these otherworldly gardens. However, despite extensive excavations at the site of Babylon, archaeologists have yet to unearth evidence that matches this grand description. This has led to a persistent question: Did the Hanging Gardens truly exist? In 2013, Stephanie Dalley, a researcher at the Un...