Imagery of the Tharthar Presidential Site
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Saddam's Presidential Palaces in Iraq (source: CIA)
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CIA Map of Iraq showing the location of Tharthar
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Tactical Pilotage Chart with Ikonos browse imagery showing the location of the Tharthar presidential palace in relation to the Baghdad
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Tactical Pilotage Chart with Ikonos browse imagery of Tharthar and surounding area.
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Ikonos browse imagery of the the Tharthar Presidential Site as of 30 July, 2000
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Sadamiat al Tharthar, Iraq, resort built for Regime VIP's April 1999
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Located 150 miles north of Baghdad in Saddam's home region, this site was completed in November 1993. It covers two and a half square miles and consists of a Presidential and VIP residential compounds.
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This Presidential residence is second only to the President's Tikrit residence in overall size.
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An overview of the Sadamiat alTharthar Leadership retreat compound as of 20 September 2002.
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An amusement park for vacationing Iraqi leadership and their families. A Marry-go-round, Ferris Wheel and other amusement park rides are visible.
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Special Republican Guard garrrison protects the Tharthar leadership site. An Air defense site is just to the left.
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Anti-aircraft Artillery positions defending the Tharthar Palace. Three anti-aircraft guns are visible.
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A close-up of the Palace at Tharthar as of 20 September 2002.
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A probable Amphitheather is visible.
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Vacationing Iraqi leadership on the shores of Lake Tharthar.
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Defensive strong-point guarding the approach to the Tharthar Presidential site. Note the vehicle defensive positions. Digital Globe image of the Tharthar Presidential Site
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