Seven Wonders of the Ancient World That Were Destroyed

5. Hanging Gardens of Babylon – Iraq

The most mysterious wonder of all, the Hanging Gardens were said to have been built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife, who missed the green hills of her homeland.

Features: Terraces, waterfalls, plants, and flowers in the desert

Mystery: No evidence has been found of their existence

Some historians believe they never existed at all, while others say we just haven’t found the real location yet.