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Iraq: Pope to hold inter-religious service at ancient Mesopotamian site of Ur *DRONE FOOTAGE*٠٠:٠٢:٢٣
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Drone footage showcased an ancient Mesopotamian site in Ur, in modern-day Dhi Qar Governorate in Iraq on Friday where Pope Francis is due to hold an inter-religious service.

The footage shows the ancient site, once home to the prophet Abraham, comprising of a pyramid-style Ziggurat and an adjacent residential complex. Temples and palaces also adorn the place estimated to have been built around 1900 BC. The site was excavated around 100 years ago.

Pope Francis is due to hold an inter-religious service during his visit to the country on March 5th, with people from multiple faiths allowed to join in.

Iraq: Pope to hold inter-religious service at ancient Mesopotamian site of Ur *DRONE FOOTAGE*

Iraq, Dhi Qar Governorate
فبراير ٢٦, ٢٠٢١ at ١٤:٤٦ GMT +00:00 · Published

Drone footage showcased an ancient Mesopotamian site in Ur, in modern-day Dhi Qar Governorate in Iraq on Friday where Pope Francis is due to hold an inter-religious service.

The footage shows the ancient site, once home to the prophet Abraham, comprising of a pyramid-style Ziggurat and an adjacent residential complex. Temples and palaces also adorn the place estimated to have been built around 1900 BC. The site was excavated around 100 years ago.

Pope Francis is due to hold an inter-religious service during his visit to the country on March 5th, with people from multiple faiths allowed to join in.

Description

Drone footage showcased an ancient Mesopotamian site in Ur, in modern-day Dhi Qar Governorate in Iraq on Friday where Pope Francis is due to hold an inter-religious service.

The footage shows the ancient site, once home to the prophet Abraham, comprising of a pyramid-style Ziggurat and an adjacent residential complex. Temples and palaces also adorn the place estimated to have been built around 1900 BC. The site was excavated around 100 years ago.

Pope Francis is due to hold an inter-religious service during his visit to the country on March 5th, with people from multiple faiths allowed to join in.

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