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title: Ruins of Uruk
author: SAC Andy Holmes (RAF)
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21543/ruins-of-uruk/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-01-20
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# Ruins of Uruk

_Authored by SAC Andy Holmes (RAF)_

## Image File

[![Ruins of Uruk](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21543.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21543.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [Uruk](https://www.worldhistory.org/uruk/) archaeological site at Warka in Iraq, photo by SAC Andy Holmes (RAF), 2008.

## Cite This Work

### APA
(RAF), S. A. H. (2026, January 20). Ruins of Uruk. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21543/ruins-of-uruk/>
### Chicago
(RAF), SAC Andy Holmes. "Ruins of Uruk." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 20, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21543/ruins-of-uruk/>.
### MLA
(RAF), SAC Andy Holmes. "Ruins of Uruk." *World History Encyclopedia*, 20 Jan 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21543/ruins-of-uruk/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uruk_Archaeological_site_at_Warka,_Iraq_MOD_45156521.jpg) by [**SAC Andy Holmes (RAF)**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uruk_Archaeological_site_at_Warka,_Iraq_MOD_45156521.jpg). Submitted by [Ibolya Horváth](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/horvath.ibolya/ "User Page: Ibolya Horváth"), published on 20 January 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Open Government License](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). You are encouraged to use and re-use the Information that is available under this licence freely and flexibly, with only a few conditions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.