TOMBS OF THE KINGS.
DISCOVERY AT UR.
BUILDINGS 4200 YEARS OLD
(Received December 30, 11.15 p.m.) LONDON. Dec. 30. The British Museum and Pennsylvania University joint expedition has discovered the tombs of the Kings of Ur, dating from 2300 B.C. They include those of Kings Urerngur, Dungi qnd Birsin. The buildings were unfortunately plundered by the Elamitcs in 2000 8.C., but nevertheless their structural interest and possibilities are great.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20760, 31 December 1930, Page 11
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