Aqar-Qūf ziggurat

One of the most unique masterpieces of ancient Mesopotamia is the Ziggurate of Aqar Quf, which was also a distinctive feature of ancient Near Eastern architecture. It is located 20 miles west of Baghdad, especially at the confluence of the Tigris River in Diyala. Excavations at the site by the Iraqi Archaeological Directorate date back to 1942, when they were able to expose the remains of Ziggurat…