Urgent Action Needed for Iraq's Heritage
Salt crystals damage sun-dried bricks in the region.
Droughts and dams worsen site degradation.
Wind and sand harm Ziggurat of Ur.
15,000 sites face rising salinity.
Fewer than 10% of sites have been excavated.
Royal Cemetery of Ur risks salt deposits.
Dr. Al-Hasnawi calls for urgent funding and fixes.
Local teams use low-salt bricks but rely on foreign aid.
Iraq risks losing heritage without international support.
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