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 for his wife, Amytis of Media, because she missed the green hills and valleys of her homeland.