Hulagu Khan (pictured) was a Mongol warlord who conquered much of southwest Asia. Archaeologists now believe they have discovered the site of his palace in eastern Turkey.
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Decades of unsanctioned wars and foreign interference have proved devastating for Baghdad, as Iraq continues to struggle with political instability, economic collapse, and widespread social unrest.