U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adrienne Brammer, 1st Combat Camera Sq., a combat videographer, documents portal guardians marking the entrance to what once was the Northwest palace in the ancient city of Calah, which is now known as Nimrud, Iraq, Nov. 19. Nimrud is in consideration by United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization to become a protected World Heritage site. UNESCO works to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture. Photographer: Staff Sgt. JoAnn Makinano

An Iraqi policeman visits the Northwest palace in the ancient city of Calah, which is now known as Nimrud, Iraq, Nov. 19. Nimrud is in consideration by United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization to become a protected World Heritage site. UNESCO works to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture. Photographer: Staff Sgt. JoAnn Makinano

U.S. Soldiers from Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment provide security for the Provincial Reconstruction Team and representatives of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization visiting the ancient city of Ashur, the site is now known as Qalat Shergat, Iraq, Nov. 21. Ashur is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site. Photographer: Staff Sgt. JoAnn Makinano

Provincial Reconstruction Team members and representatives of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization explore the remains of the ancient city of Ashur, the site is now known as Qalat Shergat, Iraq, Nov. 21. Ashur is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site. Photographer: Staff Sgt. JoAnn Makinano

The relief represents the evil-eye watching over the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra, Iraq, Nov. 20. Hatra is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, works to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture. Photographer: Staff Sgt. JoAnn Makinano

An Iraqi man collects rubble in the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra, Iraq, Nov. 20. Hatra is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, works to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture. Photographer: Staff Sgt. JoAnn Makinano