4-5-09
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2009-04-05-iraqpalace_N.htm
Babil province in southern Iraq opened one of the former president's palaces to the public and has drawn thousands of curious visitors wanting an up-close view of the lavish compound.
The palace, which sits near the relics of the ancient city of Babylon, is in tatters from the war. The three-story fortress was overrun by looters as Saddam's regime fell in April 2003. It was commandeered by U.S. and coalition forces until late 2006.
Still, an average of 1,000 people have turned up each day since it opened in December, drawn by the mystique of the sprawling compound that was off-limits to all but a few during the dictator's rule.
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