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Babylon Historic Ruins Museum undergoes a facelift

Babylon Historic Ruins Museum undergoes a facelift

What’s old will become renewed as the Babylon Historic Ruins Museum undergoes a facelift. Local contractors have begun the renovations under the coordinating efforts of museum officials and the Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team. “We are working hand-in-hand with the Provincial Governor and we are just doing one step at a time,” said Lou Simonetti, Infrastructure Essential Services Team Lead Engineer of the Babil PRT. The project focuses on the renovation and restoration of the museum, the exhibits, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

St. Elijah’s Monastery in Iraq

St. Elijah’s Monastery in Iraq

The abandoned, sixth century St. Elijah’s Monastery of Ninawa province, Iraq, once a center for the regional Christian community, served the Army chaplain community, June 11, and brought two old friends back together in study and prayer. Seven years prior, 1st. Lt. Brandt Klawitter, chaplain with the 14th Transportation Battalion, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and a Hermann, Mo., native, and Capt. Matthew Christensen, chaplain with the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment and a … Read entire article »

Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, History, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Ziggurat of Ur

Ziggurat of Ur

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Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, Military

Arch of Ctesiphon to be restored

Arch of Ctesiphon to be restored

In an attempt to restore national pride and tourism to one of the oldest landmarks in Iraq, American Paratroopers and Iraqi army soldiers discussed plans for renovating the area surrounding the famous Arch of Ctesiphon in Salman Pak, Aug. 5. The all-brick arch was built nearly 16 centuries ago and is one of the oldest free standing arches in the world. But years of neglect and war in the region have transformed the once popular attraction … Read entire article »

Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror