The chandelier in the main part of Al-Faw Palace is massive. The photos I've taken don't really convey that as well as I'd hoped, but trust me when I say its large. Master Sergeant Williams told us that the chandelier cost $2million, and that the coalition had found a purchase order attesting to that. The purchase order also says that the chandelier lights are made of plastic, not crystal, a testament to the fact that Iraqi laborers were forced to cut corners because punishment or death was sure to come for construction projects that didn't meet deadlines.
The photo above is the chandelier as seen from the 3rd floor of the palace.
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