Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Wonders of the East (1994)

January 1, 19940h 50m

Author and archaeologist John Romer, investigates the influence of ancient eastern civilizations which led to the creation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Temple of Artemis

Overview

Explore with host John Romer, the influence of ancient eastern civilizations. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, in what is now Iraq, were rumoured to be part of the palace of Nebuchadnezzar. Today, scientists believe that the exotic gardens were actually more fable than fact. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesusm in modernday Turkey, was built to honour the mother goddess. She was a powerful force for many different people - the Romans knew her as Diana, the Anatolians as Kybele - and her temple was one of the holiest shrines in Alexander the Great's world

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