The original bricks are inscribed with words praising Nebuchadnezzar. Above these, Hussein's workers laid bricks inscribed with the words, "In the era of Saddam Hussein, protector of Iraq, who rebuilt civilization and rebuilt Babylon."
In the throne room of King Nebuchadnezzar's palace, Saddam Hussein built much of the brickwork over the ruins.
Brickwork in King Nebuchadnezzar's Palace
Photo © 2003, Daniel O'Connell, Gunnery Sergeant, USMCArchitecture in Iraq
Iraq History & Culture
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