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 seems older than time ...

HILLA, Iraq -- Maytham Hamzah cast his eyes toward the remains of King Nebuchadnezzar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebuchadnezzar_II's guest palace in Babylon http ...

If you were an ancient traveller, your bucket list would undoubtedly include the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From the Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, these Greek ...

Iraq's ancient heritage has earned a recognition that archaeologists and Middle East experts have long sought: Babylon has been added to the United Nations' list of World Heritage sites. UNESCO said ...

BABYLON, Iraq (Reuters) - 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, U.S. troops ...