Iraq's Treasures Revealed

Published: Sat, 14 Nov 2009

Description: U.S. soldiers among first to tour ancient Iraqi temple closed by Saddam

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" It rises from the desert in southeastern Iraq does it -- of war a massive 4000 year old temple pyramid. And of ruins of an -- Marion city. -- was almost completely off limits before 2003."

" Didn't come -- some thought he meant. What you did you go to can't -- He didn't jet flying ten putting in August detonated under flight came to visit this side but -- not -- theft."

" The only regular tourists now are busloads of US soldiers from nearby camp matter I heard about it college classes but I never thought I could actually be on your editor."

" In the shadow of the -- Liza plays that some consider even more significant. This is believed to be the home of the prophet Abraham a central figure in three may."

" religion and Muslims Jews and Christians claim Abraham as a father. Given the sites rich religious and archaeological history American advisers are now trying to help the Iraqi Government open it to the public."

" I'm actually I'm in school -- be history teacher on the senior in college right now so this means everything to me. To be able to show my students for the next thirty years."

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