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Historic murals in Iraq emerge from the ruins of ISIS destruction

Historic murals in Iraq emerge from the ruins of ISIS destruction

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Restoration work is progressing rapidly on two 13th-century historic mural reliefs at the ancient Mar Behnam and Sarah Monastery.

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