article_snippet: For nearly 5,000 years ISIS has stood as a symbol of the glory of ancient Mesopotamian civilization.
article_snippet: They bear Saddam Hussein name and describe Saddam Hussein as the son of Nebuchadnezzar, who had the reputation of being ancient Babylon's greatest king.
article_snippet: But it continues to be source of great pride for Iraqis who see Iraqis who see themselves as the heirs of the world's oldest civilization as the heirs of the world's oldest civilization.
article_snippet: This belonged to our grandfathers, the Babylonians.
article_snippet: That is the heritage of your grandfathers.
article_snippet: The artifacts, some of the oldest in ancient civilization, are from the "age of ignorance," ISIS' says, before the advent of Islam.
article_snippet: Antiquity is an integral part of Iraq's national identity.
article_snippet: Safa ad-Din Hassan and other parents took Iraqi scouts on a camping trip near Babylon to teach Safa ad-Din Hassan and other parents about Safa ad-Din Hassan and other parents history and make ancient artwork with Safa ad-Din Hassan and other parents.