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In Greek times Babylon was famous for the hanging or terraced gardens of the "new palace", which had been erected by Nebuchadnezzar II. These occupied a square which was more than a quarter of a mile in circumference. Great stone terraces, resting on arches, rose up like a giant stairway to a height of about three hundred and fifty feet, and the whole structure was strengthened by a surrounding wall over twenty feet in thickness. So deep were the layers of mould on each terrace that... Babylon Empire, Babylonian Empire, Hanging Gardens Of Babylon, Assyrian Empire, Achaemenid Empire, The Tower Of Babel, Homo Erectus, Ancient Babylon, Gardens Of Babylon

In Greek times Babylon was famous for the hanging or terraced gardens of the "new palace", which had been erected by Nebuchadnezzar II. These occupied a square which was more than a quarter of a mile in circumference. Great stone terraces, resting on arches, rose up like a giant stairway to a height of about three hundred and fifty feet, and the whole structure was strengthened by a surrounding wall over twenty feet in thickness. So deep were the layers of mould on each terrace that fruit…

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Posted by @virtual_mythos: Alexander the Great, king of Macedon, set out to conquer the world at the age of 20. He marched his armies across Asia, defeating the Persians and expanding his empire to the edges of the known world. His relentless ambition knew no bounds, but his ultimate goal was not simply conquest. He sought to unite all peoples under one rule, creating a global community that would be forever linked to his legacy.#alexanderthegreat #alessandromagno #greekhistory #emperor…

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Nebuchadnezzar II Name Means "O (god) Nabu, protect my son!"         Home- Babylon.      Family- Was the eldest son of Nabopolassar; married to Nitocris and Amytis; father of at least three sons, including Evil-Merodach (Amel-Marduk), his successor.      Occupation- King of Babylon    Achievements- Extensive rebuilding of Babylon, the Ishtar Gate, a ziggurat, canals, the "hanging gardens," and other architectural achievements that were among the wonders of the ancient world. Nebuchadnezzar Ii, Ancient Babylon, Biblical History, Cradle Of Civilization, Ancient Near East, Ancient Mesopotamia, The Old Testament, Ancient Aliens, Ancient Cultures

Nebuchadnezzar II Name Means "O (god) Nabu, protect my son!" Home- Babylon. Family- Was the eldest son of Nabopolassar; married to Nitocris and Amytis; father of at least three sons, including Evil-Merodach (Amel-Marduk), his successor. Occupation- King of Babylon Achievements- Extensive rebuilding of Babylon, the Ishtar Gate, a ziggurat, canals, the "hanging gardens," and other architectural achievements that were among the wonders of the ancient world.

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