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Discoveries at the site have been featured in a variety of media outlets.  We welcome opportunities to collaborate with journalists to share our findings more broadly with the public.<\/p>\n

January 22, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jerusalem Post
\n\u201cExcavations at Kurd Qaburstan uncover clues to ancient Mesopotamian city of Qabra\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.jpost.com\/archaeology\/archaeology-around-the-world\/article-838695<\/a><\/p>\n

January 17, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Biblical Archaeology Society
\n\u201cExcavating Middle Bronze Kurdistan\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.biblicalarchaeology.org\/daily\/ancient-cultures\/ancient-near-eastern-world\/excavating-middle-bronze-kurdistan\/https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

January 16, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miami Herald
\n\u201cWriting on clay tablets \u2014 uncovered in Iraq \u2014 reveal hidden history of ancient city\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Charlotte Observer
\n\u201cWriting on clay tablets \u2014 uncovered in Iraq \u2014 reveal hidden history of ancient city\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Kansas City Star
\n\u201cWriting on clay tablets \u2014 uncovered in Iraq \u2014 reveal hidden history of ancient city\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Herald Sun
\n\u201cWriting on clay tablets \u2014 uncovered in Iraq \u2014 reveal hidden history of ancient city\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.heraldsun.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Tri-City Herald
\n\u201cWriting on clay tablets \u2014 uncovered in Iraq \u2014 reveal hidden history of ancient city\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.tri-cityherald.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

The State
\n\u201cWriting on clay tablets \u2014 uncovered in Iraq \u2014 reveal hidden history of ancient city\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.thestate.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Centre Daily Times
\n\u201cWriting on clay tablets \u2014 uncovered in Iraq \u2014 reveal hidden history of ancient city\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.centredaily.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/article298673443.html<\/a><\/p>\n

MSN (UK)
\n\u201cArchaeology breakthrough as 3,800-year-old discoveries cast new light on ancient site\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/travel\/news\/archaeology-breakthrough-as-3-800-year-old-discoveries-cast-new-light-on-ancient-site\/ar-AA1xeXV0<\/a><\/p>\n

Express (UK)
\n\u201cArchaeology breakthrough: 3,800-year-old discoveries cast new light on ancient site\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/world\/2000632\/archaeology-breakthrough-Kurd-Qaburstan-iraq<\/a><\/p>\n

Greek Reporter
\n\u201cLost City of Qabra: Babylonian Inscriptions Found\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/greekreporter.com\/2025\/01\/16\/lost-city-qabra-babylonian-inscriptions-found\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Alhurra (Arabic)
\n\u201c\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0627\u0642: \u0643\u0634\u0641 \u0623\u062b\u0631\u064a \u0645\u0647\u0645 \u0639\u0645\u0631\u0647 4 \u0622\u0644\u0627\u0641 \u0639\u0627\u0645\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.alhurra.com\/iraq\/2025\/01\/16\/\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0627\u0642-\u0643\u0634\u0641-\u0623\u062b\u0631\u064a-\u0645\u0647\u0645-\u0639\u0645\u0631\u0647-4-\u0622\u0644\u0627\u0641-\u0639\u0627\u0645<\/a><\/p>\n

La Br\u00fajula Verde (Spanish)
\n\u201cArque\u00f3logos encuentran evidencias de que Kurd Qaburstan podr\u00eda ser la antigua ciudad de Qabra mencionada en inscripciones babil\u00f3nicas\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.labrujulaverde.com\/2025\/01\/arqueologos-encuentran-evidencias-de-que-kurd-qaburstan-podria-la-antigua-ciudad-de-qabra-mencionada-en-inscripciones-babilonicas<\/a><\/p>\n

Gadgets 360
\n\u201cArchaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/gadgets360.com\/science\/news\/archaeologists-discover-ancient-artifacts-in-iraq-unlocking-secrets-of-mesopotamia-7477022<\/a><\/p>\n

Ancient Origins
\n\u201cExciting Artifacts Found in Iraq Shed Light on Hidden Mesopotamian History\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.ancient-origins.net\/news-history-archaeology\/iraq-excavation-001<\/a><\/p>\n

Mirage News
\n\u201cIraq Dig Unveils Ancient Mesopotamian Secrets\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.miragenews.com\/iraq-dig-unveils-ancient-mesopotamian-secrets-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

January 15, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Archaeology Magazine of the Archaeological Institute of America
\n\u201cMiddle Bronze Age Cuneiform Tablets Unearthed in Northern Iraq\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/archaeology.org\/news\/2025\/01\/15\/middle-bronze-age-cuneiform-tablets-unearthed-in-northern-iraq\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Archaeology Wiki
\n\u201cAncient Artifacts in Iraq Shed Light on Hidden History of Mesopotamia\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.archaeology.wiki\/blog\/2025\/01\/15\/ancient-artifacts-in-iraq-shed-light-on-hidden-history-of-mesopotamia\/<\/a><\/p>\n

January 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phys.org
\n\u201cAncient Artifacts Unearthed in Iraq Shed Light on Hidden History of Mesopotamia\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2025-01-ancient-artifacts-unearthed-iraq-hidden.html<\/a><\/p>\n

EurekAlert!
\n\u201cAncient Artifacts Unearthed in Iraq Shed Light on Hidden History of Mesopotamia\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/news-releases\/1070460<\/a><\/p>\n

UCF Office of Research YouTube Channel
\n\u201cUncovering an Ancient Bronze Age City in Iraq\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HU5QVeb6kL4&t=94s<\/a><\/p>\n

University of Central Florida News (Press Release)
\n\u201cAncient Artifacts Unearthed in Iraq Shed Light on Hidden History of Mesopotamia\u201d
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