Multiple choice Why were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon supposedly built? As a tourist destination A monument to Ninurta, the god of farmers An engagement gift from a king to his future queen A gift for the king's wife Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation According to legend, King Nebuchadnezzar II built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to comfort his wife, Amytis of Media, who missed the green hills of her homeland.