Saddam's Stately Pleasure Dome

These drawings show the Iraqi leader's new -- and blisteringly opulent -- Al- Sijoud Palace, a moat-surrounded monument that was under construction (estimated cost: $1 billion) in Baghdad when Saddam invaded Kuwait. Some of the foreign workers employed on the project have since been allowed to leave Iraq.

...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!