US troops destroy Iraq’s ancient past
Irreplaceable historical sites and religious artefacts in Iraq are being destroyed by the US-led occupation forces.
Sites including Babylon, one of the world’s most renowned archaeological treasures, are being damaged by the occupation forces, according to minister Mufid al-Jazairi.
Heavy equipment, helicopters and other machinery used by Polish-led forces based at Babylon, 100km south of Baghdad, are causing irreparable harm, he said.
He also said workers employed by US contracting firm Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR) had been digging and building in the area around Babylon, causing further damage.
What a shame!
These people simply have no respect or appreciation for such great world heritage!
[Source: Al Jazeera]
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2 Responses to “US troops destroy Iraq’s ancient past”
Roba on Aug 3, 2004 | Reply
Damn! That’s enraging!
Bullies of the world.
MMM on Aug 9, 2004 | Reply
You could say that again.