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Ur Exhibit Opens in Houston

By , About.com GuideFebruary 23, 2006

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According to the Houston Chronicle, the fabulous exhibit from the University of Pennsyvlania on the Royal Tombs of Ur has arrived at Houston's Museum of Natural Science and will stay there until August 13th.

The lapis lazuli and gold ram statue in a tree shown in the photograph (courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania) is part of the travelling collection, from the Ur civilization and dated about 2500 BC.

Chron.com | The Royal Tombs of Ur reveals treasures

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