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Drought in Iraq Reveals Ancient Tombs Created 2,300 Years Ago

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/severe-droughts-in-iraq-reveals-dozens-of-ancient-tombs-created-2300-years-ago-180987347/

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Severe Drought in Iraq Reveals Dozens of Ancient Tombs Created 2,300 Years Ago

The tombs, which likely date to Iraq's Hellenistic period, were discovered along the Mosul Dam reservoir

Smithsonian Magazine
Ancient OriginsSep 8, 2025
Why is archaeological work so restricted in Japan? Some say it's out of respect for emperors. Others believe uncovering tombs could rewrite Japanese history. What secrets might they reveal? #JapanHistory #Archaeology #AncientTombs #ImperialLine #Himiko #JapaneseHistory #HiddenTruths #HistoricalMysteries
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3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian tombs and chapel with 'amazing' decorations unearthed at Saqqara https://flip.it/6RBFRc #EgyptianTombs #Archaeology #AncientTombs #Saqqara #Egypt
3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian tombs and chapel with 'amazing' decorations unearthed at Saqqara

Newfound tombs from ancient Egypt at Saqqara include the burials of a temple overseer, royal treasury artist and an unknown individual.

Live Science