The Ziggurat of Ur
Ancient MesopotamiaUr, Dhi Qar
A 4,000-year-old stepped temple built by King Ur-Nammu for the moon god Nanna.
Built around 2100 BC, the Ziggurat of Ur is the best-preserved ziggurat in Mesopotamia. Nearby, the Royal Cemetery revealed treasures including the Standard of Ur and the famous lyres.
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