
The Garden of Eden is a biblical paradise described in the Book of Genesis as the place where the first humans, Adam and Eve, were created by God. In Hebrew, it is known as גַּן עֵדֶן (Gan Eden). The term "Eden" is believed to derive from the Akkadian word edinnu, meaning "plain" or "steppe." The Garden of Eden is often depicted as a lush, fertile land with abundant flora and fauna, and it is frequently associated with the concepts of innocence, purity, and divine favor. According to the narrative, Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden after disobeying God by eating the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The location of the Garden of Eden has been a subject of speculation and debate, with various traditions placing it in regions such as Mesopotamia, the Persian Gulf, and even more distant locations. In Islamic tradition, the Garden of Eden is referred to as جَنَّة عَدْن (Jannat Adn), and it holds a significant place in the Quranic narrative as well.