National Geographic Article (May 2003) assessing heritage sites in southern Iraq. "Babylon: The dominant metropolis of the lower alluvium for almost two millennia, from just after 2000 B.C. until just before our era, Babylon has been partly reconstructed using plans made by German excavators a century ago. Recently, it has become a popular destination for Iraqi tourists. We were given a thorough tour by Marine Capt. David Romley. The Babylon Museum, the Director's house, gift shop, library, etc. were looted and partially burned after the recent conflict. Damage beyond these facilities seems minimal, the guard having fended off the would-be looters with a sickle ! The site is now being guarded by U.S. Marines resident in the palace that Saddam built overlooking the site."
Saturday, May 23, 2009
NG CULTURAL ASSESSMENT OF S IRAQ
National Geographic Article (May 2003) assessing heritage sites in southern Iraq. "Babylon: The dominant metropolis of the lower alluvium for almost two millennia, from just after 2000 B.C. until just before our era, Babylon has been partly reconstructed using plans made by German excavators a century ago. Recently, it has become a popular destination for Iraqi tourists. We were given a thorough tour by Marine Capt. David Romley. The Babylon Museum, the Director's house, gift shop, library, etc. were looted and partially burned after the recent conflict. Damage beyond these facilities seems minimal, the guard having fended off the would-be looters with a sickle ! The site is now being guarded by U.S. Marines resident in the palace that Saddam built overlooking the site."
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