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9 Αυγ 2021 · During his 24-year reign, Saddam Hussein had upwards of 100 palaces built across Iraq — where absolutely no expense was spared. Many of Saddam Hussein's lavish palaces fell to ruin after the U.S.-led invasion of 2003, while some became tourist attractions.
23 Μαρ 2023 · Overlooking the ruins of ancient Babylon, the multistorey palace is a manifestation of the mighty empire that Saddam imagined: spectacular staircases sweep up from a majestic foyer to...
Al-Faw Palace was the first palace that the UN teams entered when searching for weapons of mass destruction, but they did not find any. The palace was bombed during the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq by an F-16 as a "show of force" but Saddam had known that his palaces would be targeted for bombing.
Radwaniyah Palace (also known as Al Radwaniyah Presidential Complex) is a palace in Baghdad, Iraq, which is the official residence of the President of Iraq and also functioned as a presidential resort for the late Iraqi president Saddam Hussein until it was taken over by Coalition forces during the 2003 US-led invasion of
4 Σεπ 2016 · The palace estates – constituting the built environment of Saddam’s Baghdad – became one of their (probably unwelcome) responsibilities. It is difficult, however, to trace exact processes of decision making and discussion for all of the palaces, of what was decided to be “done” with them, and how.
27 Μαΐ 2009 · These extraordinary images—published here for the first time—show the imperial palaces of Saddam Hussein converted into temporary housing for the U.S military. Vast, self-indulgent halls of columned marble and extravagant chandeliers, surrounded by pools, walls, moats, and, beyond that, empty desert, suddenly look more like college dormitories.
8 Οκτ 2016 · The former Iraqi leader, Saddam Hussein, built more than 70 luxurious palaces during his 24-year rule. Now one in Basra is being used to showcase the region's historical treasures. Hundreds...
