Iraq’s ancient Kish City lies buried in sand
Iraq’s Kish City has managed to overcome many natural disasters and neglect on the part of its residents and the government, but it has now been turned into a desolate site covered in sand.
![IRAQ-CULTURE/ General view of the ancient city of Babylon near Hilla, south of Baghdad February 28, 2015. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani (IRAQ - Tags: SOCIETY) - RTR4RKUI](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2015/09/RTR4RKUI.jpg/RTR4RKUI.jpg?h=f7822858&itok=wQrnic9a)
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