BABYLON IRAQ

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These photos were captured in 2003 amidst the historic ruins of Babylon during my deployment for the Iraq war.

Iraqi officials reached out to the Marines for assistance in safeguarding this invaluable archaeological site from potential looters. As a result, the 1st Marine Division established its headquarters unit on the premises.

I was part of HMM-165, famously known as the "White Knights," and we operated the CH-46E "Sea Knight" aircraft during this mission.
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These images testify to our dedication to protecting cultural treasures during a challenging time.

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Panorama of the ancient city of Babylon

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

Nebuchadnezzar throne room - "hand writing on the wall" as well as the death of Alexander the Great

brick relief of a mythical creature in Ishtar Gates

Saddam's palace at Babylon

"The Lion of Babylon" - devouring a man

sunset with CH-46E at Babylon

Mythical Creature inside the Ishtar Gate at Babylon

Mythical creature relief inside the Ishtar Gate at Babylon

Symbol of Babylon "The Lion of Babylon" devouring a man

One of Saddam's seventy-five palaces over ancient ruins of Babylon

home away from home - Babylon, Iraq

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Travel to Babylon