Beyond the Cradle of Civilization: Iraqi Archaeology Seeks Self-Determination and Sustainable Futures
Executive Overview For over a century, international interest in Iraq’s rich archaeological heritage has been framed by milestone anniversaries, spectacular discoveries, and profound crises. From the foundational excavations at Ur that revolutionized our understanding of early urban life, trade, and burial customs, to a century of scholarship surrounding the Jemdet Nasr period—which proved pivotal to … Read more
