Ziggurat of Ur

A massive stepped temple built around 2100 BC in the Sumerian city of Ur, traditionally the birthplace of Abraham, partly restored. The nearby royal tombs yielded great treasures.

It's near Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, close to the Mesopotamian Marshes. Check travel advice before visiting.

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At a glance

Kind	Historic sites
Where	Tell el-Muqayyar, Dhi Qar.
Cost	Entry fee

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Iraq

Capital	Baghdad
Continent	Asia Western Asia
Population	46,118,793
Languages	Arabic, Kurdish
Currency	Iraqi dinar (IQD, د.ع)
Calling code	+964
Time zone	UTC+03:00 (AST)

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