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Arch of Ctesiphon to be restored

August 10th, 2009 | Comments Off

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

SW Baghdad electricity substation adds stability

May 30th, 2008 | Comments Off

Businesses and residences of southwest Baghdad will soon benefit from the recent completion of electricity transmission lines and the energizing of a major substation today. The al-Rasheed 400kV substation was energized May 28, 2008 on the 400kV electrical grid only a few days after the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity completed the hook up of a new 11 kilometer 400kV transmission line to the station. “While this is not a generation station, it will however increase reliability of power for all people in southwest Baghdad,” said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Johnson, Gulf Region Division government lead for electricity transmission and distribution projects in Iraq. “It will connect them directly to the 400kV grid and it is a much more reliable, much more stable source of power than what they are used … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror