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The mystery of the hanging garden of Babylon : an elusive world wonder traced / Stephanie Dalley

This investigation uses the decipherment of ancient texts and museum artefacts to identify the location and appearance of the Hanging Garden of Babylon. It explores the garden's technical design and historical influence while addressing myths associated with its construction.

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