Incredible 3,400-Year-Old Palace in Iraq Emerges After Reservoir Waters Recede From Drought

Incredible 3,400-Year-Old Palace in Iraq Emerges After Reservoir Waters Recede From Drought
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In the ancient country of Iraq, a recent drought caused water levels in the Mosul Dam reservoir to plummet last year, exposing some incredible remains from its remote past.

A palace some 3,400 years old was exposed to the world again, and researchers are thrilled at what the discovery could mean for historical research.