POLISH ARCHAEOLOGISTS TURN HIGH TECH EQUIPMENT OVER TO ANTIQUITY OFFICE

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August 27, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-85

POLISH ARCHAEOLOGISTS TURN HIGH TECH EQUIPMENT OVER TO ANTIQUITY OFFICE

CAMP BABYLON, Iraq – Polish archeologists turned over $13,500 worth of archeological research tools to the Iraqi Antiquity Office in the Babil Province Aug. 25.

The high tech equipment includes multi-media and technical research and collection items which supports the Babylon museum works as well as country-wide archeological efforts.

The Polish archeologists are members of Multi-National Division Central South’s Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), an integrated part of the Division usually supported with resources by the countries that make up the division. CIMIC has provided many projects in Iraq, but with this effort, support was directed to Iraqi archeologists.

Polish archeologists have been working in Babylon since the establishment of Polish troops in Iraq. Multi-National Forces provide security in the area of ancient Babylon, which is located in the core of the military camp.

Shortly after the liberation of Iraq, Multi-National Forces established security at the Babylon ruins to protect them from looting and vandalism.

1 posted on 08/27/2004 12:03:35 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Second to Great Britian, the Poles have become the our most outstanding ally across the pond.

2 posted on 08/27/2004 12:07:27 PM PDT by somemoreequalthanothers (When the government seeks to give the people all they want, it will soon take all they have.)

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POLAND

Multi-National Division Central South’s (MND (CS)),

Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC),(*g*), (non-UN-ilateral), Polish allied, ping!

3 posted on 08/27/2004 12:09:59 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

"Polish" "High tech" "Antiquity Office" ??

Serving up some raw material for a string of smart aleck comments are we ?

Watch out. Here they come.

Bill

4 posted on 08/27/2004 12:13:26 PM PDT by BillDon

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

The title sounds like a Polish joke.

5 posted on 08/27/2004 12:13:41 PM PDT by Sir Gawain

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Since when does a magnet on a string cost $13,000+ ?

Seriously though, kudos to the Poles for all they have done. They are a fine, proud people and their noble and brave assistance in the war against tyranny is very much appreciated.

6 posted on 08/27/2004 12:19:16 PM PDT by XRdsRev

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Big Bump for our Polish Allies!

7 posted on 08/27/2004 12:26:53 PM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)

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8 posted on 08/27/2004 1:51:54 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Strip mining prevents forest fires.)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

9 posted on 08/27/2004 10:11:50 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl

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