Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 years old tombs
Summary
Archaeologists found about 40 ancient tombs in northern Iraq due to low water levels in a reservoir caused by drought. These tombs are thought to be over 2,300 years old and were discovered at the Mosul Dam. The drought in Iraq is severe, lowering water levels and revealing ancient sites.Key Facts
- Archaeologists discovered about 40 tombs in Iraq.
- The tombs are over 2,300 years old.
- They were found in the Khanke region near the Mosul Dam.
- The water levels in the reservoir are low because of a severe drought.
- The tombs date back to the Hellenistic period.
- The drought allows archaeologists to do more excavation work.
- Iraq has experienced rising temperatures and water shortages.
- Dams in neighboring countries also reduce water flow in Iraq.
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