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    A lesson in history: the ancient ziggurat of Ur [Image 2 of 8]

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    A lesson in history: the ancient ziggurat of Ur

    NASIRIYAH, IRAQ

    11.24.2009

    Photo by Pfc. J.P. Lawrence 

    Multi-National Division-South

    Of the 25 known ziggurats found in Iraq and Iran, the ziggurat of Ur, located near the modern city of Nasiriyah, Iraq, is the best preserved. It was restored in the 6th century B.C., by King Nabonidus, last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

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    Date Taken: 11.24.2009
    Date Posted: 11.24.2009 02:02
    Photo ID: 226299
    VIRIN: 091113-A-4276L-002
    Resolution: 600x402
    Size: 232.23 KB
    Location: NASIRIYAH, IQ

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