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    Operation Iraqi Freedom [Image 4 of 6]

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    A column of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and full combat gear are ascending a large ancient brick staircase of what appears to be a Mesopotamian ziggurat. The structure is constructed of tan/ochre mud bricks in a stepped pyramid style consistent with ancient Sumerian or Babylonian architecture. Approximately 15-20 soldiers are visible climbing in a loose formation toward the top of the structure.

    CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, IRAQ

    05.19.2010

    Photo by Spc. Samantha Ciaramitaro 

    Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq

    U.S. Soldiers from 17th Fires Brigade make their way up the Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq near Contingency Operating Base Adder, May 18. The Ziggurat was constructed as a place of worship in the 21st century B.C. and today after more than 4,000 years it is one of the most well-preserved structures of the Neo-Sumerian city of Ur.

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    Date Taken: 05.19.2010
    Date Posted: 05.30.2010 01:21
    Photo ID: 284466
    VIRIN: 100519-A-7879C-074
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 11.48 MB
    Location: CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, IQ
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    Downloads: 21

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    The image shows a massive ancient ziggurat structure constructed from mud bricks, featuring a prominent central staircase flanked by thick walls rising steeply toward the top. The structure displays classic Mesopotamian architectural characteristics with its tiered, stepped design and uniform brick construction. The arid, sandy environment and overcast sky suggest a desert location, consistent with ancient Mesopotamian sites in modern-day Iraq.
    A group of six U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear pose for a group photo in front of what appears to be the Great Ziggurat of Ur in southern Iraq. One soldier is holding a small pink stuffed animal toy, adding a lighthearted element to the military photograph. The ancient mud-brick stepped structure dominates the background under a hazy desert sky.
    A group of approximately 10-12 soldiers in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are ascending the stepped exterior staircase of what appears to be the Great Ziggurat of Ur in present-day Iraq. The soldiers are fully equipped with helmets, body armor, backpacks, and weapons. The ancient mud-brick structure's tiered architecture is clearly visible in the background.
    A column of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and full combat gear are ascending a large ancient brick staircase of what appears to be a Mesopotamian ziggurat. The structure is constructed of tan/ochre mud bricks in a stepped pyramid style consistent with ancient Sumerian or Babylonian architecture. Approximately 15-20 soldiers are visible climbing in a loose formation toward the top of the structure.
    A small decorative garden gnome figurine dressed in blue with a white beard is placed in the foreground on ancient stone steps, likely at an archaeological or historical site. In the blurred background, several individuals in military-style gear and helmets are ascending the same stone staircase. The contrast between the whimsical figurine and the military personnel creates a notable juxtaposition.
    The image shows military personnel in combat uniforms ascending ancient stone steps of what appears to be an archaeological site or historic structure in an arid desert environment. Several military vehicles, likely MRAPs or Humvees, are visible in the background on flat desert terrain. A soldier is also visible on the right side of the frame observing the area.

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