Drought Uncovers 40 Ancient Tombs in Iraq’s Mosul Dam Reservoir
In a rare archaeological discovery, researchers in drought-stricken Iraq have uncovered 40 ancient tombs after water levels in the country’s largest reservoir receded, an antiquities official revealed on Saturday. The tombs, believed to be more than 2,300 years old, were unearthed along the edges of the Mosul Dam reservoir in the Khanke region of Duhok province in northern Iraq. The discovery has been hailed as an extraordinary find, shedding light on Iraq’s rich ancient history. Tombs Dating Back Over 2,300 Years Bekas Brefkany, the Director of Antiquities in Duhok, confirmed the discovery, stating, "So far, we have discovered approximately 40 tombs." His team had initially surveyed the area in 2023, spotting fragments of a few tombs. However, excavation only began this year when water levels dropped to their lowest point, revealing the previously hidden tombs. In recent years, similar discoveries […]