Ruins of an ancient stone building
Al-Aqiser Church

Al-Aqiser (Arabic: الأقيصر, lit. 'Mini Palace') is an archeological site in Ayn al-Tamr near Karbala in Iraq with what has been described as the Oldest eastern Christian Church.[1] Until recently it was used by Assyrians of the Chaldean Catholic Church.[1] The site is currently suffering neglect and erosion.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Ancient church awaits restoration in Iraq desert, middle-east-online.com
  2. ^ Agence France-Presse May 10,2021 Iraq’s heritage battered by desert sun, state apathy. Ain Tamr
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Aqiser
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