In pics - Ruins of hidden 3,400-year-old city found after severe drought in Iraq
The ruins of an ancient city, which was determined to be around 3,400 years old, was discovered by archaeologists in the Middle East and the reason behind this amazing find was - climate change.
Kemune Region | Photo: University of Tübingen |
The Kemune region has not received any rainfall for a considerable amount of time, and it has been dependent on Mosul reservoir to keep the land alive. As a result, the water level went down to reveal the remains of the ancient city.
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Large earthquake | Photo: University of Tübingen |
Archaeologists believe that a large earthquake destroyed the Mittani city around 1350 BC as the upper walls fell on the buildings and as a result, when the city became submerged over time, it protected majority of the city from decaying at an accelerated pace.
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Surprising discovery | Photo: University of Tübingen |
The team also came across five ceramic jars containing over 100 cuneiform tablets. The ancient scripts date back to Middle Assyrian period, a time shortly before the earthquake that destroyed the city, according to the archaeologists.
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