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Facts

Also Known As Tell el-Muqayyar • Tall al-Muqayyar • Ur Kasdim • Ur of the Chaldeans • Tall al-Mughair

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The Great Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq, a massive ancient brick structure with broad staircases and terraced levels, stands alone in a barren landscape.
Map showing the location of the ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq, with Iraq highlighted among neighboring countries in the Middle East, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Syria, Jordan, and Turkey. Surrounding bodies of water such as the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Mediterranean Sea are also labeled. A small inset globe in the lower left corner highlights the region's position within the world.
entrance to tomb chamber of Ur-nammu
Northeastern facade (the ascents partly restored) of the ziggurat at Ur, southern Iraq.
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