Al-Aqiser
| Al-Aqiser | |
|---|---|
| الأقيصر (Arabic) | |
| Al-Aqiser is located in Iraq | |
| 32°29′51″N 43°34′31″E / 32.49750°N 43.57528°E | |
| Type | Church |
| Location | Iraq |
| Region | Karbala Governorate |
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
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "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.
- Back to citation 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.