Sunday tour in the series "The 7 Wonders of the World" The first major botanical gardens in human history originated in the desert of today's Iraq, the fabled city of Babylon. It was a wonder that this beautiful, green terraced landscape could result in the barren region - a wonder of the world even.
Babylon was situated on the banks of the Euphrates and was probably the largest and most splendid city of its time. In addition to the hanging gardens, the mighty walls of the seven wonders of the ancient world was counted. The Hanging Gardens were located in the city at the foot of the Royal Palace. They were probably about 100 yards wide and 100 feet long. They were created as a stepped terraces. The walls were built very stable, as they had to bear the weight of the soil and plants. They have been Reed and asphalt, then a double layer of fired brick covered. The joints were filled with plaster. So that no moisture could get into the walls, came up with the bricks, a layer of lead. Then, finally, three meters were poured earth. Was able all exotic plants, even large trees, hit roots here.
Speaker: Stefanie
Holzem
When?
Sunday 30 May 2010
11:00 clock - 12:00 clock
Where?
academic art museum of the University of Bonn, Am Hofgarten 21
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