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571 years ago today Amerigo Vespucci was born.

He's the guy the Americas are named after.

But it was basically an accident — and he didn't even know about it...

[Roman History @romanhistory1]

Today 321AD Roman Emperor Constantine I decrees that the dies Solis Invicti (sun-day) is the day of rest in the Empire.

[Archaeology & Art @archaeologyart]

Horseman, detail from a felt carpet artefact, Pazyryk culture, 5th or 4th century BC, discovered in the Pazyryk burial mounds.

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

For over three millennia, the Aqar Quf Ziggurat withstood the test of time, standing as a testament to Mesopotamia’s rich history. Environmental threats, neglect, and urban encroachment are accelerating its deterioration, raising urgent concerns about the fate of one of Iraq’s 🇮🇶 most significant landmarks...

Baghdad was one of the cities in southern region of Mesopotamia, with the Ziggurat located near the confluence of the Tigris and Diyala rivers. Situated 15km west of Baghdad, the Ziggurat and once served as the capital of the Kassite Empire. The sacred complex was constructed during the Kassite dynasty's rule after it took control of the Babylonian Empire following the decline of Hammurabi’s dynasty.

The inhabitants spoke Babylonian language in official communications and initially made Babylon their capital. However, they later established a new capital, naming it Dur-Kurigalzu, at a site now known as Aqar Quf, near Baghdad.

Dedicated to the god Enlil, the Ziggurat remains remarkably well-preserved, with its mud-brick core still rising approximately 170ft above flat plains near Baghdad. The site also featured three temples and a palace, where corridor walls were adorned with numerous depictions of male figures, possibly court officials, along with several sanctuaries. At its height, the city, fortified by multiple ramparts, spanned an area of 225 hectares.

Archaeologist Junaid Hamid, told Shafaq News that the Ziggurat served as a commercial hub for several centuries, with camel caravans and trade routes passing through the site, adding “the location of the Aqar Quf Ziggurat has made it a popular recreational destination for Baghdad families, especially on Fridays and public holidays.”

Notably, British archaeologist Francis Rawdon Chesney was the first to visit the Aqar Quf Ziggurat in 1837. Excavations took place between 1942 and 1945, led by Iraqi researcher Taha Baqir and British archaeologist Seton Lloyd, as part of a collaboration between Iraq’s Directorate of Antiquities and British School of Archaeology. The digs uncovered more than 100 cuneiform-inscribed tablets.

In 1970, a reconstruction project was launched, covering the Ziggurat, temples, public buildings, and the White Mound, which housed a large palace. According to researcher Junaid Amer Hamid, the Ziggurat was built with layers of reed mats that reinforced its structure and helped prevent collapse. Iraqi archaeologists also discovered nearby sites, including Tell Abu Shajar.

For more than 3,440 years, Aqar Quf Ziggurat has stood resilient, but it now faces growing environmental threats and urban encroachment that could accelerate its deterioration.

Archaeologist Amer Abdul Razaq told Shafaq News that “Iraq’s historical sites are a fundamental part of the country’s identity, expressing concern over insufficient efforts to protect them.”

“Climate change has affected all archaeological sites in Iraq, particularly those built with mudbrick and fired clay, which are more vulnerable to decay than stone structures,” Abdul Razaq continued.

Rain, humidity, and drought have caused the Ziggurat’s height to shrink from 72 meters to 52 meters, raising fears of further erosion in the coming years, he noted.

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Crew-10, SpaceX, and @NASA completed a full rehearsal of launch day activities

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