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    A lesson in history: the ancient ziggurat of Ur [Image 6 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

    The ziggurat of Ur, located near the modern city of An Nasiriyah, Iraq, was built in the 21st century B.C., by Sumerian king Ur-Nammu as a shrine to the moon god Nanna. The step pyramid is thought to have towered 100 feet.

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    Date Taken: 11.24.2009
    Date Posted: 11.24.2009 02:05
    Photo ID: 226303
    VIRIN: 091113-A-4276L-001
    Resolution: 600x402
    Size: 229.66 KB
    Location: NASIRIYAH, IQ

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