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1901

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Ancient Sumerian brick of Ur-Cur, King of Ur, recording the building of a temple to the Goddess Ninni in the city of Erech or Uruk (modern name Tall al-Warka). (Ca. 2500 BC)

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Date: 1901
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Iraq, Ancient, Art, Archaeology, 1900s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_559946
Credits: MANSELL COLLECTION

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