Climate Change Erodes Iraq's Ancient Sites

Walled defense: Archeologists in Iraq use mudbricks to slow erosion

In Iraq’s ancient Babylon, climate change has led to salty groundwater that is corroding some of humanity’s oldest monuments. Archeologists are using low-salt mudbricks made by a local artisan to preserve sites once considered one of the world’s wonders.

Growing Water Risks Threaten World’s Most Cherished Heritage Sites

Many UNESCO World Heritage Sites face severe water risks, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods and the cultural traditions tied to these iconic places.

Climate change is unearthing and erasing history all at once

Rising sea levels and extreme weather are harming archaeology

Major archaeological sites in Iraq at risk of erosion due to climate change

Dry weather is increasing salinity in soil and damaging ruins of cities such as Ur, birthplace of Biblical patriarch Abraham, and ancient capital Babylon, warn archaeologists

Cradle of civilisation at risk of erosion in Iraq due to climate change

Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilisation, with thousands of years of history at risk of disappearing as Iraq's ancient southern cities face erosion because of climate change.

Iraq struggles to save ancient monuments from climate change

Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilization, with thousands of years of history at risk of disappearing as...