Which ancient wonder is described as a series of terraced gardens in Babylon?

The ancient wonder described as a series of terraced gardens in Babylon is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Classical writers portrayed the gardens as an extraordinary, elevated landscape filled with trees, shrubs, and vines, creating the impression of a green mountain above the city. They are traditionally associated with Babylon in present-day Iraq and are often linked to King Nebuchadnezzar II, who ruled from 605 to 562 BC.

The word “hanging” does not necessarily mean plants suspended in the air. It comes from a Greek term that can refer to vegetation growing on raised terraces. Ancient accounts also describe sophisticated irrigation, possibly using water lifted from the Euphrates.

A major historical mystery is that no definitive Babylonian inscription or archaeological remains confirm the gardens. Some scholars believe they were legendary, while others suggest the story may describe gardens built by Assyrian king Sennacherib at Nineveh. Even so, the Hanging Gardens remain the standard canonical answer in lists of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.