May 1, 2004
Picking Up Even More Pieces
With Saddam Hussein’s portraits gone and his buildings bombed, Baghdad is a city in search of its identity.
After its bombing, Baghdad is many things: a typical poor third-world capital; an ancient place with glorious and decrepit historical remnants, a After its bombing, Baghdad is many things: a typical poor third-world capital; an ancient place with glorious and decrepit historical remnants, a commercial center suddenly exploding with new consumer products; a war-torn, looted mess; a newly occupied city. Below are some views that channel both Baghdad’s history and present predicament.
