US troops destroy Iraq's ancient past

[indigobusiness]

Irreplaceable historical sites and religious artefacts are being destroyed by the US-led occupation forces, says Iraq's interim culture minister.



Sites including Babylon, one of the world's most renowned archaeological treasures, are being damaged by the occupation forces, according to minister Mufid al-Jazairi.

The minister also said on Sunday the US-led forces needed to leave the area as soon as possible to avoid further destruction.

Heavy equipment, helicopters and other machinery used by Polish-led forces based at Babylon, 100km south of Baghdad, are causing irreparable harm, he said.


http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/EEFBD5A1-B731-457D-812E-A6D5CCFD51E7.htm

[jpak]

1. We've destroyed the present and future Iraq

Why not finish the job and destroy its past as well????

[Karenina]

2. Ah yes,

I remember the outcry well when the Taliban blew up the Buddha statue in Afghanistan. An incredibly tragic loss. And now Babylon... cricket chirp, cricket chirp...

Can anyone explain the "difference?"