Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 3 of 3
Quick Summary
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Temple of Artemis
About This Program
Embarking on a journey along Turkey's western coast, Bettany explores the story behind the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of antiquity's greatest monuments, before using visual reconstructions to imagine the beauty of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and finding parallels with botanical gardens in Istanbul. She ends her quest in Ephesus at the Temple of Artemis, where she examines a striking statue of the goddess before stepping into the archaeological site
7 Wonders of the World with Bettany Hughes broadcasts on 5SELECT at 9:00pm, Wednesday, 17 December 2025. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
Freeview46Sky HD638Sky153Virgin138
Production Details
Runtime60 mins
DirectorDavid Lee
Cast & Crew
DL
David LeeDirector
BH
Bettany HughesPresenter
NC
Nick CatliffExecutive-producer
SS
Shula SubramaniamSeries-producer

