Restoring the Ancient Harp of Ur: A Unique Project

Restoring the Ancient Harp of Ur: A Unique Project

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Architecture, Social Studies, History

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Two exotic cedar wood beams were delivered to a Royal Air Force base in the UK for a unique project. Initially thought to be a joke, the RAF bomb disposal unit played a crucial role in the restoration of the ancient Harp of Ur. Discovered in 1929 in a royal grave in Ur, the harp is approximately 4700 years old. It was displayed in a Baghdad museum but was looted during wartime unrest. The restoration aims to recreate the original sound and feel of the harp using the cedar wood and historical images.

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What happened to the harp remains amid wartime unrest?

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How will the new harp be made to resemble the original instrument?

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