⸮ Αlpha · Mysteries of the Hanging Gardens (Αλφα) ?
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Note that [in the future] this page will have better citation and annotation.
In the mean time please refer to the @ Historical Accounts of the H.G. Page especially the "Contextual Extracts"
for referencing the sources of the information presented here.
When was the H.G. Created ?
Theories :
- [Neo] Assyria
- [Neo] Babylonia
More Specifically :
- Neo-Assyrian Empire : 811-806 BCE under the Reign of Queen Semiramis
- Neo-Assyrian Empire : 705-681 BCE under the Reign of King Sennacherib
- "Later Assyrian King" vague claim from ancient writers
- Neo-Babylonian Empire 605-562 BCE under the Reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II
� Multiple TImes in different Eras ⸮
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When was the H.G. Created ?
There are multiple theories as to When the H.G. was created, that essentially stem from the multiple theories about who commissioned the H.G.
These theories come from the historical accounts of the HG, as well as anthropological and archaeological research & expeditions.
Three theories come from the historical accounts of the H.G. including the most common theory.
The writings of some ancient authors give us reason to consider two other potential Eras.
There is also another Era theory, not from the Greco-Roman Authors....
Lets begin with the most "recent" of these potential Eras of the anciet HG,
and work our way backwards in time.
Neo-Babylonian Era
The most common theory is :
that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon was created
approximately 605 to 562 BCE during the Neo Babylonian Era
under the Reign of King Nebuchadnezzar IIMultiple ancient authors stated that King Nebuchadnezzar built the H.G.
Neo-Assyrian Era
There is the vague claim made by some ancient authors that the HG was built by "a later Syrian King"
Now another potential Era is
approximately 705 to 681 BCE during the Neo Assyrian Era
under the Reign of King Sennacherib
If King Sennacherib was the creator that might place the Hanging Gardens in Nineveh, which was his capital. This theory is based not on the Greco-Roman Era authors who accounted of the HG,
but on cuneiform inscriptions, and reliefs
which tell of irrigation, and an Orchard and aquaducts, commissioned by King Sennacherib, and perhaps also aquaducts and a botanical gardens.as well as other evidence. Archaeologist Stephanie Dalley has led an expedition to explore this avenue of inquiry.
Yet another potential Era is approximately 811 to 806 BCE during the Neo Assyrian Eraunder the Reign of Queen Semiramis
written accounts of her constructions could be interpreted as the HG
who allegedly ruled during the [Neo] Assyrian Empire,
Some even claim that she founded Babylon;which is disputed by Berossus.
There is also the speculation of Multiple Hanging Gardens in Multiple Eras.
Perhaps being created by an older ruler and being restored or and or rebuilt by a future ruler,
maybe even damaged or destroyed by the military campaigne of the same ruler who then restored or rebuilt it.
It is almost certain that other botanical gardens where created by Mesopotamian Rulers.
Yet the question remains; was ther ever an Ancient Mesopotamian Hanging Gardens?