For a site whose historical importance ranks with Egypt's Pyramids, the ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon has suffered some rough treatment. In recent times, US troops and allied armies have parked ...

Hillah, Iraq (CNN) — The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ground in soft clouds, carrying a faint scent that ...

Saddam Hussein spent millions restoring ancient Babylon, rebuilding ziggurats, and linking himself to King Nebuchadnezzar. Around the same time, rumors began spreading about lost Mesopotamian ...