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Increased Excavations at Ur Expected in Future

Non-Technical - Feb 22, 2010 - by Henry B. Smith Jr. MA

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Excerpt Baghdad's struggling government has had greater priorities than funding large-scale digs at Ur - the birth place of Abraham and one of the cradles of civilisation - where only small teams have been working since 2005. In time, it is hoped that will change... Continue reading

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Baghdad's struggling government has had greater priorities than funding large-scale digs at Ur - the birth place of Abraham and one of the cradles of civilisation - where only small teams have been working since 2005. In time, it is hoped that will change...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/7270478/Unearthing-the-splendour-of-Ur-in-Iraq.html

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2/24/2010 4:20 PM #

I would give most anything to be one of the workers helping to excavate Ur and seeing the birthplace of our Father Abraham. Do you take American workers with you or do you hire the help there?

Jody Jensen - 2/24/2010 4:20:14 PM