Royal Cemetery at Ur

The Royal Cemetery at Ur contains multiple burial chambers arranged in sections, featuring stone structures and underground tombs from ancient Mesopotamia.

Excavations between 1922 and 1934 revealed 2,000 burials containing essential artifacts that date back to the Early Dynastic Period around 2600 BCE.

The cemetery exhibits burial practices where rulers and nobles were interred with precious objects, weapons, musical instruments, and personal attendants.

The archaeological site provides guided tours with detailed explanations of burial chambers, artifact locations, and architectural elements from the Sumerian period.

The graves contain intricate mosaics made from lapis lazuli, gold, and silver, including the famous Standard of Ur and Queen Puabi's headdress.

Location: Dhi Qar Governorate

Inception: 3000 BCE

Part of: Ur

GPS coordinates: 30.96200,46.10470

Latest update: May 7, 2025 07:33