“Art of the First Cities ... lazuli were transported by foot or donkey from northeastern Afghanistan to Mesopotamian palaces, where artisans fashioned them into sculptures, bowls and jewelry.

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2025 is considered the centenary year for art deco. Short for the French ... an Iraqi woman walks towards the Great Ziggurat temple in the ancient city of Ur. Credit: AFP.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided an update on Temple Square renovations Tuesday, along with new ...