Today I will upload images from flying above the Ziggurat of Ur on Thursday afternoon. This area, Ur, is the hometown of Abraham. People call this place the birthplace of civilization. If civilization was born here, it has had a very complete change of address. Jared Diamond's most recent book Collapse chronicles other places on our planet which are on the way to becoming arid ruins.
This place fascinates me. The aerial photos give me a totally different perspective. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is the first time I am jealous of you!
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I went on one of the last tours they had, when I got here in January. Real history always has fascinated me, and walking through a place that is actually written about in the Bible was really amazing.
ReplyDeleteI wrote and article and posted a few photos of my own from when I went through there. It really was something to see, walk through, and on. http://www.ffpblog.com/dark/individual/where_it_all_began/
Brigitte--It's about time!
ReplyDeleteDenise--it was fun to see.
Doc--I might get to go on the ground. Limited access, but it will still be great to be in a place so ancient
Wow-- look at this! My inner history dork is lusting away.
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