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Expedition to Explore Ancient Ur

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 17, 1901

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 27, No. 16.

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Expedition to Explore Ancient Ur

An American expedition headed by Dr. Edgar Banks has been formed for the purpose of exploring the site of the ancient city of Ur, of the Chaldees. The consent of the Turkish Government has been secured, and scholars are looking forward with expectation of rich discoveries in the forgotten mound not far from the modern town of Bagdad.