Queen Amytis was a Persian queen, known primarily as the wife of King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon. She is often associated with the legend of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which were said to have been built for her to alleviate her homesickness for the green hills and valleys of her native Media. Her story highlights the cultural exchanges between the Medes and Babylonians during this historical period. Little concrete historical evidence exists about her life, as much of what is known is derived from later accounts and legends.
Because she wanted too
Queen Amytis was from Media, an ancient region located in present-day Iran. She was the daughter of the Median king Astyages and became the wife of Nebuchadnezzar II, the king of Babylon. Her marriage was part of a political alliance between the Medes and the Babylonians. Amytis is often associated with the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which were said to have been built to please her.
The word sought may be amethyst, a purplish quartz gemstone.
To create an alliance between the nations.
The King of the Babylonian Empire Nebuchadnezzar II who ruled between 602 and 562 BCE gave the orders to construct the gardens for the favour of his beloved Queen Amytis who missed her homeland's [Medea] trees and flowers.
they were a series oto please his wife, amytis
for king Nebuchadnezzar's homesick wife Amytis.
He didn't make all seven wonders of the world; he only made the Hanging Gardens. He created them for his wife, Amytis, because she was homesick. The garden's flowers were collected from her city-state, Media.
His wife's name was Amytis who was from Medo-Persia. He built the hanging gardens of Babylon for her.
His wife's name was Amytis who was from Medo-Persia. He built the hanging gardens of Babylon for her.
Nabopolassar, the founder of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, was married to Amytis of Media. She was the daughter of the Median king, and their marriage was likely a political alliance that strengthened ties between Babylon and Media. Amytis is often associated with the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which were said to be built for her to remind her of her homeland's lush greenery.
Nebuchadnezzar created the Hanging Gardens because his wife Amytis was very homesick for her childhood village Media