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View of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur.

Title

View of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur.

Creator

Steele, Lawrence E.

Date

1895-1914

Identifier

RDS_D0_650_0012

Subject

Egypt, Ancient
Tombs--Egypt

Description

Distant view across the desert of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur. The ruins of a temple like structure are in the centre of the photograph with mountains visible in the background. There is a tomb like structure in the foreground.

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Format

Glass slide.

Type

Still image.

Original Format

Glass slide.

Collection

Lawrence E. Steele Collection

Citation

Steele, Lawrence E., “View of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur.,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6213.

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