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At the Iraqi Site of Assur, Ancient History Stands at Risk of Destruction
In its time, the Assyrian capital faced waves of invasions and abandonment. Now a small team of archaeologists are protecting it from more modern threats
At the Iraqi Site of Assur, Ancient History Stands at Risk of Destruction
In its time, the Assyrian capital faced waves of invasions and abandonment. Now a small team of archaeologists are protecting it from more modern threats