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 today.
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Quote:UNESCO’s “Final Report on Damage Assessment in Babylon”, released 9 July, provides an exhaustive technical evaluation of present conditions at the renowned archaeological site in Iraq and lists recommendations for its future protection, restoration and management.
Final Report (pdf)