Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple ...

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This photo taken on April 8, 2025 shows a view of the Ziggurat of Ur in al-Nasiriyah, Iraq. The ancient city of Ur, which is famous for the Ziggurat of Ur built by Sumerians, is believed to be one ...

The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after ...

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani said he was “deeply honored” to pay his respects to the late Pope Francis, ...

.- Pope Francis stands with religious leaders during an interreligious meeting near the archaeological area of the Sumerian ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

The final galleries are devoted to Lagash—an independent city-state in southeastern Iraq that re-emerged after the fall of the Akkadian empire in 2159 b.c.—and to the Third Dynasty of Ur ...

Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.

B Corp adventure travel company Wild Frontiers has launched a new group tour to Iraq, offering travellers the chance to ...