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UNESCO: Bablyon Historic Site Damaged By US In Iraq

PARIS — U.S. troops and contractors inflicted considerable damage on the historic Iraqi site of Babylon, driving heavy machinery over sacred paths, bulldozing hilltops and digging trenches through one of the world' most important archaeological sites, experts for UNESCO said Thursday.

The U.N. cultural agency vowed to make Babylon a World Heritage site and prevent similar vandalism in future… » Full Story on Huffington Post
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nick b

it should be destroyed

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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Lt.Dixon

The Iraqi`s wanted us to rebuild there didn't they. Well this is there own fault that they are too lazy, and irresponsible to be able to run their own country, and rebuild it. They just want to run around all day Laying down IED`s ,and blowing themselves up. To kill our troops.

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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seanpw

This story was on buzz yesterday too (by the AP I believe). But any story that demonizes America or the American Military the Huff Post is going to jump all over.

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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