The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (litho)

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Wonders of the ancient world. They were laid out on terraces supported by massive arches of burnt brick, the foundations of which have been laid bare during recent excavations. The Neo-Babylonian kings delighted to collect plants and shrubs from foreign countries and to acclimatize them in their capital. Nebuchadnezzar II is here seen inspecting a rare flower which his head gardener is about to plant out in the border. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.