Babylon was once an ancient wonder. Today it’s a very different story

In modern Iraq, the ruins of ancient Babylon have witnessed epochs of historic turmoil. They now face an uncertain future, but still have the power to amaze.
The Washington Post

Babylon's Ancient Wonder, Lying in Ruins

HILLA, Iraq -- Maytham Hamzah cast his eyes toward the remains of King Nebuchadnezzar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebuchadnezzar_II's guest palace in Babylon http ...
WESA

UNESCO Adds Ruins Of Ancient Babylon To Its List Of World Heritage Sites

Iraq's ancient heritage has earned a recognition that archaeologists and Middle East experts have long sought: Babylon has been added to the United Nations' list of World Heritage sites. UNESCO said ...
Reuters

Babylon's future written in its ruins

BABYLON, Iraq (Reuters) - For a site whose historical importance ranks with Egypt's Pyramids, the ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon has suffered some rough treatment. In recent times, U.S. troops ...