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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
Abraham’s Well
In the past 4,000 years the terrain in Iraq has changed drastically, but according to the oral tradition of the Bedouins, one of the resting places along the biblical journey of Abraham from Ur to Canaan is located at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The oasis at Al Asad, commonly referred to as Abraham’s Oasis or Abraham’s Well, would have been critical to Abraham’s travels through the desert. Capt. Michael T. Lanigan, the chaplain with Task Force … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, History, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Ziggurat of Ur
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Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, Military
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
Abraham’s Oasis
Service members and Department of Defense civilians aboard Al Asad Air Base received a dose of biblical history when they recently toured an oasis and palm grove aboard the base. Dubbed ‘Abraham’s Oasis,’ this patch of fertile land in the otherwise barren Iraqi desert is thought to have been visited by Abraham, a prominent figure in the Old Testament who has been called the “father of monotheistic religions,†and is well-regarded in the Jewish, Christian … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, History, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Mar Mattai Monastery In Iraq
Located 20 miles north-east of Nineveh, Mar Mattai monastery lies tucked away on top of Maqlub Mountain known to the Assyrians as Tura D’alpayeh. It is considered to be the most important Assyrian monastery in Iraq, due to its religious, historical and geographical significance. Located at the top of the famous ‘Maqloub’ Mountain, the monastery overlooks the magnificent fields of the Nineveh plains. To the left of the monastery is a large cave with natural mountain spring … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Abraham’s Well – Guarded by the United States Army
The oasis at Al Asad was once believed to be the biblical “Abraham’s Well.†Though research has proven otherwise, the importance of the oasis still holds a rich historical and cultural significance to the people here. For most Soldiers serving here, it’s hard to imagine a small pond with lush green life around it in the middle of this sand-filled country. However, this oasis is located on the border of Camp Mejid on Al Asad Airbase, and is home to several species of wildlife. According to Maj. Randel Rogers, the plans and policy officer for support operations, 371st Sustainment Brigade and an avid naturalist, it was believed that Abraham and his family stopped at the Al Asad oasis and camped there during his journey; however, through the years it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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