The Modern tragedy of Babylon
For more than 2,000 years the city of Babylon has been a byword for depravity and hubris.
The Old Testament depicts it as an evil city and the legend of the Tower of Babel, a symbol of human arrogance, began there.
Now, the British Museum is to give new currency to Babylon's legends with a major exhibition including details of how American and coalition troops have wrecked priceless archaeological remains in the ancient city during the occupation of Iraq.







