Experts Expose Evidence That Could Pinpoint The Location Of 'Mythical' Seventh Wonder

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are all incredible structures from the classical era. Yet, while six of these monuments have been located, one has never been found, leading some to argue that it was a fictional creation. That wonder is the infamous Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a lush paradise that would have been unlike anything else on Earth. Unfortunately, details surrounding the gardens are sparse, which has left experts stumped for centuries. But a recent finding by researchers at Oxford University may have finally uncovered a reason for the lack of evidence.

Origins of the seven wonders

The Greek builder Philo first came up with his seven “things to be seen” in approximately 225 B.C. These days, we refer to these as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They include the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Pyramids at Giza, and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.

Truly astonishing accomplishments

Over the years, Philo’s compilation of his Ancient Wonders has been edited and refined to reflect different eras. Nonetheless, his original seven remain the defining selection. And each symbolizes feats of engineering and scale that would have been considered astonishing in their day.

One out of seven remains

Sadly, only one of Philo’s Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still stands relatively unscathed today. That’s the Pyramids at Giza, which have stood for more than 4,000 years. Five others have since been destroyed, although there’s sufficient archaeological data to substantiate their existence.

One is missing

But while six of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – whether standing or not – have been accounted for, one has long eluded archeologists. That mysterious site is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. They’re said to have been created by King Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon, who reigned between 605 and 561 B.C. and, according to records, would have been like literal paradise on Earth.