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Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Map highlighting the location of the ancient Hanging Gardens of Babylon in present-day Iraq, with surrounding countries labeled, including Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, and Turkey. Major bodies of water such as the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Caspian Sea are also marked. An inset globe in the lower left shows the regional context within Eurasia and Africa.

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