The Hanging Gardens, which were supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar II, were described as a number of gardens on different levels that were set up in a way that made them look like they were going up and down. They were probably watered by a complex hydraulic system. The gardens would have shown how technically and horticulturally advanced the Babylonians were if they were real, even though there is some historical debate about whether or not they were real. The Hanging Gardens were important because they showed how beautiful and well-behaved Babylonian society was. In addition to providing greens in an urban setting, the gardens would show off the king's power by showing off his ability to create lush, high settings. This is on top of the fact that they would provide plants. This raised oasis would also show how much the Babylonians valued beauty and how they wanted to blend city life with natural elements. In addition to the atmosphere, the gardens were visited by many types of people. These included academics who were amazed by the engineering, members of the nobility who were looking for relaxation and inspiration, and regular people who wanted to get away from the stresses of city life. There would be peace and quiet, and the sounds of water features, birds, and trees rustling would make you forget about the rest of the world to relax. The sounds of running water from well-made fountains would fill the Hanging Gardens, setting a calm beat. Herbs and flowers would fill the Hanging Gardens with their scent. A lot of different flower scents, herb scents, and the earthy smell of well-kept dirt would all add to the sensory experience, making it feel like an oasis in the middle of Babylon.
mian sadiq
7 chapters
24 Feb 2024
February 24, 2024
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Babylon, Iraq 600 BCE
The Hanging Gardens, which were supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar II, were described as a number of gardens on different levels that were set up in a way that made them look like they were going up and down. They were probably watered by a complex hydraulic system. The gardens would have shown how technically and horticulturally advanced the Babylonians were if they were real, even though there is some historical debate about whether or not they were real. The Hanging Gardens were important because they showed how beautiful and well-behaved Babylonian society was. In addition to providing greens in an urban setting, the gardens would show off the king's power by showing off his ability to create lush, high settings. This is on top of the fact that they would provide plants. This raised oasis would also show how much the Babylonians valued beauty and how they wanted to blend city life with natural elements. In addition to the atmosphere, the gardens were visited by many types of people. These included academics who were amazed by the engineering, members of the nobility who were looking for relaxation and inspiration, and regular people who wanted to get away from the stresses of city life. There would be peace and quiet, and the sounds of water features, birds, and trees rustling would make you forget about the rest of the world to relax. The sounds of running water from well-made fountains would fill the Hanging Gardens, setting a calm beat. Herbs and flowers would fill the Hanging Gardens with their scent. A lot of different flower scents, herb scents, and the earthy smell of well-kept dirt would all add to the sensory experience, making it feel like an oasis in the middle of Babylon.
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