Al-Aqiser
Arabic: الأقيصر | |
  Shown within Iraq | |
| Location | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Karbala Governorate |
| Coordinates | 32°29′51″N 43°34′31″E / 32.49750°N 43.57528°ECoordinates: 32°29′51″N 43°34′31″E / 32.49750°N 43.57528°E |
| Type | Church |
Al-Aqiser (Arabic: الأقيصر, lit. 'Mini Palace') is an archeological site in Ayn al-Tamr near Karbala in Iraq with what has been described as the Oldest eastern Christian Church.[1] Until recently it was used by Chaldeans of the Chaldean Catholic Church.[1] The site is currently suffering neglect and erosion.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Ancient church awaits restoration in Iraq desert, middle-east-online.com
- ^ Agence France-Presse May 10,2021 Iraq’s heritage battered by desert sun, state apathy. Ain Tamr
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