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THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZEH
The Great Pyramid of Giza, in Egypt, is the only one of the Seven Wonders still standing today. Built around 2560 BC for Pharaoh Cheops, it is a testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians. Originally 146 metres high (now 138 metres), it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. The construction techniques used remain a subject of fascination and debate among historians and architects.
THE HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, located in present-day Iraq, are often described as a series of lush terraces filled with a variety of exotic plants and trees. Created by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife Amytis, they symbolised love and beauty. Although no definitive archaeological evidence has been found, descriptions of these gardens in ancient writings point to a feat of engineering with sophisticated irrigation systems capable of maintaining lush vegetation in the arid climate of the region.
THE HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, located in present-day Iraq, are often described as a series of lush terraces filled with a variety of exotic plants and trees. Created by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife Amytis, they symbolised love and beauty. Although no definitive archaeological evidence has been found, descriptions of these gardens in ancient writings point to a feat of engineering with sophisticated irrigation systems capable of maintaining lush vegetation in the arid climate of the region.
