Babylon was the capital of one of the great empires of the ancient world, renowned for its wealth and architectural splendour, and of course for its Hanging Gardens, which were one of the Wonders of the Ancient World. So, you might be surprised to know there is absolutely no archaeological evidence – at least in the surviving remains of Babylon – to prove the garden’s existence. That hasn’t stopped artists imagining what they looked like, with varying degrees of fantasy. Indeed, Babylon and its gardens continue to inspire those with fertile imaginations, and the only problem is separating myth from reality. That’s what I’m aiming do in this lecture.
GARDEN HISTORY TALKS 