Historic site · Iraq
Ziggurat of Ur
Early Bronze Age ziggurat in present-day Iraq
About Ziggurat of Ur
The Ziggurat (or Great Ziggurat) of Ur is a Neo-Sumerian ziggurat in what was the city of Ur near Nasiriyah, in present-day Dhi Qar Province, Iraq. The structure was built during the Early Bronze Age (21st century BC) by King Ur-Nammu of the Third Dynasty of Ur. It had crumbled to ruins by the 6th century BC of the Neo-Babylonian period, when it was restored by King Nabonidus. Its remains were excavated in the 1920s and 1930s by international teams led by Sir Leonard Woolley.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: November – March
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Ziggurat of Ur
Where is Ziggurat of Ur?
Ziggurat of Ur is in Iraq. The nearest city is Nasiriyah, about 18 km away.
When is the best time to visit Ziggurat of Ur?
The most comfortable months to visit Ziggurat of Ur are November – March: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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