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Event archaeological Middle East

Ur

3800 BCE

Ancient Sumerian city-state, birthplace of…

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Landmark · Middle East

Ur

3800 BCE – still standing

Ancient Sumerian city-state, birthplace of Abraham

Standing in 3800 BCE

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