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Ancient Ziggurat of Ur restored in Iraq using traditional methods

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 7, 2026 at 1:10 PM

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Restoration work is underway at the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental stepped temple in Iraq, using local materials and traditional methods to recreate the tower’s original Sumerian style.

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