Archaeologists excavating a Mosul church damaged by ISIS during its occupation have unearthed about a dozen relics of early Christian saints. The discovery acknowledges the historical connection between Christians and Iraq, while serving as a reminder of the many other artifacts that were destroyed by extremists in recent years.
Archaeologists find trove of Early Christian relics in damaged Mosul church
J-P Mauro - published on 07/28/22
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