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Archaeologists Cut Short Iraq Digs Amid Middle East War

International teams halted fieldwork at ancient Iraqi sites after drone and rocket attacks tied to the Middle East war.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Iraq, home to ruins from some of the world’s earliest civilizations, has seen international archaeological teams forced to cut short their expeditions. Drone and rocket attacks in the Middle East war prompted safety-driven withdrawals and the suspension of fieldwork at multiple sites.