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UNESCO: Ancient city of Babylon damaged during US occupation

By Ben Morales-Correa

Image via Wikipedia Substantial damage was caused to the ancient city of Babylon by a military base set up there after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, according to a UNESCO report released Thursday. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation said that Babylon now needs urgent renovation work. The damage to the Mesopotamian city, considered... »



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