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WATCH | Ancient Mesopotamian boats return to the waters of Iraq's Basra

13 June 2025 - 10:30 By Reuters
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Traditional boats that once navigated Mesopotamian rivers are returning to Basra's waterways through the Maritime Revival Project, a local heritage initiative.

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