The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

History, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.5 • 878 Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon have long captured imaginations with stories of lush terraces rising high above the desert sands. But did they truly exist—or are they a beautiful myth? Tonight, explore the mystery, history, and enduring allure of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, as you drift into a restful and dreamy sleep. Narrated by: Jessika Gössl Written by: Jo Steer #history #sleep #bedtime #story About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:32.4	Of all the famed monuments whose legacies have endured,
1:42.4	the hanging gardens of Babylon might be among the best known. Just imagine it, a lush, teared garden in the Iraqi desert.
1:45.9	And yet, the story of this ancient wonder is shrouded in mystery to this day.
1:54.6	Experts debate nearly everything about it, from its location to who owned it, and whether it even existed.
2:05.9	Tonight, we'll explore these debates and the latest research uncovering the secrets of this
2:14.7	legendary garden. So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy
2:24.5	history of the hanging gardens of Babylon. The Hanging Gardens were said to have been built around 600 BCE in present day Iraq.
2:56.3	They were known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world,
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