FACTUAL
The Battle for Babylon
Sunday 11 June 2006 13:30-14:00 (Radio 4 FM)
The site of the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon lies only about 70km south of Baghdad where recent events have created a threat to its survival. Used as a base camp by military forces, there are reports of serious damage to the archaeological remains.
Jonathan Charles attempts to make the dangerous journey to find out what has happened to Babylon.
