On the way to Babylon, we passed through this small town. Many of these pictures were taken through my dirty, cracked... Date: 21-Dec-2003 On the way to Babylon, we passed through this small town. Many of these pictures were taken through my dirty, cracked windshield, so the quality isn't that good. This is a local market in the town.
A group of women walking from the market. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aab
An Iraqi woman steals a smile and a thumbs-up as we pass. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aac
On the way to Babylon Date: 21-Dec-2003 aad
Some children greet us as we drive by Date: 21-Dec-2003 aae
Another twist in the long, windy road. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aaf
This is a recreation of what the gates to the city used to look like in Biblical times. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aag
A map of Iraq Date: 21-Dec-2003 aah
Entering the king's palace. Most of the buildings were re-created during Saddam Hussein's regime, in the early 1980� Date: 21-Dec-2003 Entering the king's palace. Most of the buildings were re-created during Saddam Hussein's regime, in the early 1980's. Saddam also added his name to many of the bricks themselves, tragically ruining much of the architecture.
The throne room. Much of the original ornamentation, along with most of the other treasures of Babylon, were looted by the... Date: 21-Dec-2003 The throne room. Much of the original ornamentation, along with most of the other treasures of Babylon, were looted by the Germans in the early 20th century.
An underground prison, thought by some to be where Daniel was thrown in to the lion's den. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aak
One of the cells in the prison. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aal
Some of the original walls of ancient Babylon. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aam
More of the original wall on the right. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aan
More of the original outer walls. Notice the inlaid depictions of lions and other animals in the masonry. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aao
From the outside, the walls leading to the palace look like a maze. In the background is the hill where the Tower of Babel... Date: 21-Dec-2003 From the outside, the walls leading to the palace look like a maze. In the background is the hill where the Tower of Babel once stood; it is now only the bottom of the foundation.
Outside Babylon is one of Saddam's (former) palaces. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aaq
Some of the original wall; notice how thick it was built. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aar
More of the original outer wall. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aas
An original statue from ancient Babylon; this depicts a lion standing on top of a man; this is a symbol of strength. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aat
Front view of the same lion statue. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aau
More of the original wall with masonry details. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aav
Part of the original Babylon main road; it was covered in a material which closely resembles modern asphalt. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aaw
A view of the lower city from above. The Euphrates river flooded much of the original city, after which the king had the... Date: 21-Dec-2003 A view of the lower city from above. The Euphrates river flooded much of the original city, after which the king had the palace and other parts of the city raised by about 8 meters.
Some children come out to meet us on our way back to base camp. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aay
An Iraqi policeman greets us as we pass through a checkpoint. Date: 21-Dec-2003 aaz
On our way back to our home away from home! Date: 21-Dec-2003 aba
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