Babylon, Iraq - I took these photos during the Iraq war in 2003.  I was a CH-46 helicopter pilot with HMM-165 the "White Knights". 

Iran/Iraq War Memorial, Baghdad Iraq. Photo take Easter Sunday - 2003.

Nebuchadnezzar dedication brick within Ishtar Gates

Map of Iraq at Babylon complex

Nebuchadnezzar dedication brick within Ishtar Gates

ancient Nebuchadnezzar throne room

brick relief creature in Ishtar Gates

Saddam's palace at Babylon

"The Lion of Babylon" - devouring a man

sunset with CH-46E at Babylon

"The Lion of Babylon" devouring a man

Saddam's palace over ancient ruins

home away from home - Babylon, Iraq