The Bible story of Nimrod is simply a story which tells of the Tower of Babel in which the languages of the earth were confused. The Tower of Babel account is actually the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and more in the timeline of the modern world instead of near the creation of Adam and Eve. This garden was built for the wife of the king and that is pretty much all we know. What are some fun facts:
King Nebuchadnezzar II ruled Babylon from 605BC, for a period of 43 years. It was during this time that he is said to have had the Hanging Gardens built. If the gardens actually existed, it would have taken 8,200 gallons of water each day to keep the plants watered. The gardens were thought to be about 75 feet high.
What happened to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
It is one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World and was called the Hanging Gardens because they were supposedly built high above the ground on split-level stone terraces. ... Some historians and archaeologists believe that the gardens were destroyed by war and erosion, while others believe an earthquake destroyed them
Is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon real?
An Oxford researcher says she has found evidence of the elusive Hanging Gardens of Babylon—but 300 miles from Babylon. An Oxford researcher says she has found evidence of the elusive Hanging Gardens of Babylon—but 300 miles from Babylon
Did King Nebuchadnezzar really exist?
Nebuchadnezzar II (r. 605/604-562 BCE) was the greatest King of ancient Babylon during the period of the Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BCE), succeeding its founder, his father, Nabopolassar (r. 626-605 BCE
What is modern day Babylon called?
Babylonia
Babylonia was a state in ancient Mesopotamia. The city of Babylon, whose ruins are located in present-day Iraq, was founded more than 4,000 years ago as a small port town on the Euphrates River. It grew into one of the largest cities of the ancient world under the rule of Hammurabi.
7 Wonders of the World: Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Biblical Story the Tower of Babel
Genesis 11:1-9