The ancient city of Dura-Europos, in modern-day Syria, has long been renowned for its remarkable state of preservation and its significance in understanding the ancient Hellenistic, Parthian, and Roman civilizations.

However, a new study published in the Journal of Near Eastern Studies sheds light on a lesser-known counterpart just across the border in Iraq: the city of Anqa...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/dura-europos-neglected-sister-site-in-syria/

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