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Modern Babylon

27 May, 2009 | Valentin Schaefer and Eric Higgs

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, with their stream-irrigated cascade of trees and lush plants draped from column-supported terraces, were the glory of the Mesopotamian civilization. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the gardens defined this ancient city. Our memory of them reminds us of what is possible in today’s cities. ...

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Published in: Measuring Progress and Building Heritage 33.2-3
Tags: urban growth, sustainability, heritage, ecology, conservation

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