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Al-Aqiser

Al-Aqiser
الأقيصر (Arabic)
Al-Aqiser is located in Iraq
Al-Aqiser
Location within Iraq
32°29′51″N 43°34′31″E / 32.49750°N 43.57528°E / 32.49750; 43.57528
TypeChurch
LocationIraq
RegionKarbala Governorate
Ruins of an ancient stone building
Al-Aqiser 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 Assyrians of the Chaldean Catholic Church.[1] The site is currently suffering neglect and erosion.[2]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Ancient church awaits restoration in Iraq desert". Middle East Online. 26 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  2. Ameen, Salman; Indhar, Haydar (8 May 2021). "Iraq's heritage battered by desert sun, rain and state apathy". Barron's. Nippur. Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 2026-04-24.