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Will Iraq’s Historic Churches Be Restored? 05/25/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern) – Historic churches in Iraq are battered by the harsh environment and years of conflict. Yet is the continued government negligence that leaves them crumbling, deteriorating, and therefore potentially disqualified for even the UNESCO Tentative List of heritage sites. Al Aqiser church sits southwest of Baghdad in Ain Tamr. The 1,500-year-old church has been allowed to crumble to bare walls. Under Saddam Hussein the area was converted to a military firing range, while harsh heat and rain and a lack of funds keep locals from being able to protect the ancient church. ....
One of The World's Oldest Churches Crumbles in The Iraqi Desert albawaba.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from albawaba.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Iraq’s neglected historic heritage crumbling to dust In a country that has been battered by consecutive conflicts and economic crises, Al Aqiser, like Iraq’s numerous Christian, Islamic and Mesopotamian relics, has been left to weather away. Monday 10/05/2021 A view of the Al-Aqiser archeological site in Ain Tamr near Karbala in Iraq. (AFP) AIN TAMR, Iraq, One of the world’s oldest churches is crumbling deep in Iraq’s desert, another victim of years of conflict, government negligence and climate change in a country with a rich heritage. After Pope Francis made a historic visit to Iraq in March, many Iraqis hoped that busloads of tourists would flock to Al Aqiser church southwest of the capital Baghdad. ....
Share A view of the Al-Aqiser archeological site in Ain Tamr near Karbala in Iraq includes what has been described as one of the oldest eastern Christian churches. AFP Iraq s heritage battered by desert sun, rain and state apathy Tue, 11 May 2021 One of the world s oldest churches is crumbling deep in Iraq s desert, another victim of years of conflict, government negligence and climate change in a country with a rich heritage. After Pope Francis made a historic visit to Iraq in March, many Iraqis hoped that busloads of tourists would flock to Al Aqiser church southwest of the capital Baghdad. ....