Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report

May 23, 2026 · 7:58 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 32 views

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Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report

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Iraq is working to restore the ancient Ziggurat of Ur due to threats from climate erosion. The government has allocated an initial budget of $382,000 for the restoration project. Completion of the work is expected by July 2026.

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▪The Iraqi government announced a budget of $382,000 for the restoration.
▪The restoration aims to address climate erosion threats to the ziggurat.
▪The project is expected to be completed by July 2026.

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Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - reportIn a video published in early May, Reuters revealed that the Iraqi government had announced an initial budget of $382,000 to restore the ziggurat. The work will reportedly be completed by July 2026.Follow us on GoogleRestoration of the ziggurat temple in ancient Ur(photo credit: Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH at Shutterstock)

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