Nippur was first briefly excavated in 1851 before being more thoroughly between 1889 and 1900 by archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania. This brick structure had been built by the American archaeologists on top of the old temple ruins around 1900.

A pool hall in the town of Afak.

The Great Ziggurat of Ur. The Ziggurat was built originally during the early Bronze Age period (21st century BC) and then restored in 6th century BC by King Nabonidus. During the reign of Saddam Hussein the façade of the lowest level and the monumental staircase were restored and rebuilt.