Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs tours Ctesiphon Arch

Photo By Col. Wayne Marotto | Goli Ameri, assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs peers at the Ctesiphon Arch. Ameri was on a tour of the Arch during her visit to Salman Pak. Ameri's visit was to assist the Iraqis with preserving this important cultural property.  

COMBAT OUTPOST CARVER, IRAQ

10.22.2008

Courtesy Story

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division

By Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division

COMBAT OUTPOST CARVER, Iraq – Goli Ameri, assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs toured the Ctesiphon Arch and visited the Soldiers of Task Force 2-6th Infantry at Combat Outpost Carver in Salman Pak.

The purpose of Ameri's trip to Iraq was to follow up on First Lady Laura Bush's announcement last week of a multi-million dollar grant for the Iraqi Cultural Heritage Program. Ameri's visit allowed her the opportunity to be briefed on the types of projects the ICHP may handle.

The 1,600 year old Ctesiphon Arch is deteriorating rapidly and needs major repairs to keep it from collapsing. Ameri's visit was to help Iraqis obtain a grant to preserve this important cultural property.

• Date Taken: 10.22.2008
• Date Posted: 10.22.2008 13:11
• Story ID: 25390
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST CARVER, IQ