Pope's visit to put Iraqi ziggurat back on tourist map

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Published on February 22, 2021 - Duration: 01:44s

Pope's visit to put Iraqi ziggurat back on tourist map

Pope Francis is due to hold an inter-religious prayer service at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Ur when he visits Iraq next week - an event local archaeologists hope will draw renewed attention to the site.

Edward Baran reports.


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