Al-Aqiser, Christian archaeological site in Ayn al-Tamr, Iraq.
The Al-Aqiser church features red earthen walls and ancient brick structures situated near Karbala in the Iraqi desert landscape.
The church, constructed during the 5th century AD, stands as one of the earliest eastern Christian religious buildings in the Middle East region.
The building served the local Chaldean Catholic community through generations, reflecting the presence of Christian traditions in predominantly Islamic Iraq.
The archaeological site sits at 61 meters above sea level and requires enhanced preservation efforts due to environmental deterioration.
Archaeological excavations at Al-Aqiser provided employment opportunities through American university research projects until the 1980s.
GPS coordinates: 32.49750,43.57528
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:19
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