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Babylon. Babylon being Rebuilt.

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Babylon Being Rebuilt.

The great city of Babylon passed through many Empires – Persian, Greek, Roman and later the Muslims. However, it became insignificant as a city with much being in ruins. Looting and zealous excavation caused significant damage to the area, till finally the site became officially protected and excavated by the Kingdom of Iraq, (1921)


In 1978 the Iraq government under Saddam Hussein began the `Archaeological Restoration of Babylon Project, ` reconstructing features of the ancient atop its ruins. These features included the Southern Palace of Nebuchadnezzar, with 250 rooms, five courtyards, and a 30-meter entrance arch. The Project also reinforced the Processional Way, the Lion of Babylon, and an amphitheater.

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Saddam Hussein installed a portrait of himself and Nebuchadnezzar at the entrance to the ruins and inscribed his name on many bricks in imitation of Nebuchadnezzar.

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