Will there be family trips to Baghdad in the future?

Jews4Peace · 11-28-2007, 03:34 AM

Despite all the war and insurgency that is happening in the nation, this city Baghdad is actually the worlds oldest city that is still in existence and is the birthplace of civilization. I would like to know how much of Baghdad's historical relics have been effected by the war and whether they can be fully restored for tourists to enjoy in the late future. Do you think there will be a day when Iraq will become stable enough were people can bring their families to witness the wonders of ancient civilizations? Or is that never going to happen? What is your opinion? How much relics were lost from the war? Are U.S soldiers protecting archeological sights?

Tarek Morgen · 11-28-2007, 07:52 AM

uh Bagdad was founded about 760...Are you maybe mixing it up with Damascus?
(though some of the oldiest cities are in what is now Iraq, like Kirkuk.

Ryan Bailey · 11-29-2007, 16:54 PM

The historical importance of the Mesopotamian region is of essence to our Coalition mission. The desired endstate includes a peacable environment in the which history and science may bloom and cultivate the proper study of mankind's origin there.

Refer to the First Book of Mose, commonly called The Genesis for more on the subject.

ofogs · 12-15-2007, 14:23 PM

I'm not exactly sure how bad the looting was after the initial invasion, but I do recall talk of some of the museums etc in Baghdad suffering greatly during the period of looting.

The ruins of Ur and the Ziggurat of Ur are just outside Tallil Air Base/Camp Adder and are remarkably well preserved. As part of coalition sensitivity to the region and history, visits to historical sites such as this normally require a unit chaplain to escort the visitors. There is also a local caretaker on site and a small local shop as well.

I know Iraqi families have started returning to Baghdad in the "return to normalcy" and, I suppose, if you were really foolish or really crazy, you could hop on a civilian flight into one of the Iraqi airports. I have, in fact, met a few Iraqis who lived in the US and returned to visit family. If you view the recent trends as positive indicators of success, I think it's very easy to foresee a future where it will be possible to visit Baghdad. That's probably not a good family vacation tomorrow, but somewhere a few years or more down the road.

11-28-2007, 03:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jews4Peace New Member Join Date: 11-27-07 Posts: 6	Will there be family trips to Baghdad in the future? Despite all the war and insurgency that is happening in the nation, this city Baghdad is actually the worlds oldest city that is still in existence and is the birthplace of civilization. I would like to know how much of Baghdad's historical relics have been effected by the war and whether they can be fully restored for tourists to enjoy in the late future. Do you think there will be a day when Iraq will become stable enough were people can bring their families to witness the wonders of ancient civilizations? Or is that never going to happen? What is your opinion? How much relics were lost from the war? Are U.S soldiers protecting archeological sights?

11-28-2007, 07:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 807 Country:	uh Bagdad was founded about 760...Are you maybe mixing it up with Damascus? (though some of the oldiest cities are in what is now Iraq, like Kirkuk. __________________ uh I might be wrong

11-29-2007, 16:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan Bailey *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-25-07 Location: Megalopolis, US Posts: 140 Country:	The historical importance of the Mesopotamian region is of essence to our Coalition mission. The desired endstate includes a peacable environment in the which history and science may bloom and cultivate the proper study of mankind's origin there. Refer to the First Book of Mose, commonly called The Genesis for more on the subject. __________________ "If we will not be governed by God then we will be ruled by tyrants" -William Penn

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12-15-2007, 14:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
ofogs *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-27-07 Location: North Carolina Posts: 68 Country:	I'm not exactly sure how bad the looting was after the initial invasion, but I do recall talk of some of the museums etc in Baghdad suffering greatly during the period of looting. The ruins of Ur and the Ziggurat of Ur are just outside Tallil Air Base/Camp Adder and are remarkably well preserved. As part of coalition sensitivity to the region and history, visits to historical sites such as this normally require a unit chaplain to escort the visitors. There is also a local caretaker on site and a small local shop as well. I know Iraqi families have started returning to Baghdad in the "return to normalcy" and, I suppose, if you were really foolish or really crazy, you could hop on a civilian flight into one of the Iraqi airports. I have, in fact, met a few Iraqis who lived in the US and returned to visit family. If you view the recent trends as positive indicators of success, I think it's very easy to foresee a future where it will be possible to visit Baghdad. That's probably not a good family vacation tomorrow, but somewhere a few years or more down the road.

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