Iraq has started preservation work on the ancient Ziggurat of Ur using bricks made of identical 5,000-year-old material to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site from erosion and climate damage.
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Iraq Embarks on Preservation Work for the Ziggurat of Ur Using Bricks of Identical Material to 5,000-yo Original

Dhi Qar Province, Iraq Location
UNESCO World Heritage Site Heritage Status
5,000 Years Old Age of Structure
Identical 5,000-Year-Old Bricks Material
Erosion And Climate Damage Threat
5,000-Year-Old Authentic Bricks bricks recreated