Presidential Palace, Baghdad
- Presidential Palace, Baghdad
The Presidential palace was previously the home of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
History
Now it has been taken over by US coalition forces during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It used to be stunning inside with Italian marble, luxury furniture and monuments dedicated to Saddam. There were a number of Palaces in Baghdad, each covered 32 square kilometers (12 square miles). Radwaniyah Palace was the main presidential site for Saddam and was a typical Presidential site.
ee also
*US military camp part of the Presidential palace complex
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