Saddam Hussein's Palace in Babylon
There was a calm ancient city of Babylon, described in detail in the Bible and other sources. At the beginning of the XX century the German archaeologists came and excavated the city, marveled at its beauty and stole it to their Germany (to keep up with the British). Only ruins and outlines were left.
Then Saddam Hussein came to power, who was as stupid as vain. And he commanded to bring the ruins in order. He did everything as it should be made, of the yellowish brick. It looked likde the Soviet party house of 70s and 80s. The director of the museum shows a photo (upper left), where you can see the arch (in the background - as a rat hole) before the restoration.Everything was neat then.
Every corner of Babylon is a history. Here is the scene of the provincial House of Culture - it is the throne of King Valtasara. It is here he saw strange fiery words on the wall.This is even painted in a picture of Rembrandt:And Saddam liked the result so much, that he decided to build one of his palaces near Babylon.
Now this palace stands unused.Although the from their is still the most expensive one.
The main entrance to the palace is decorated with bas-reliefs of the profile of the owner.
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