Iraq to renovate tomb of prophet Ezekiel

Ha'aretz ^ | Friday, May 1, 2009 / Iyyar 7, 5769 | Israel Radio

[SunkenCiv]

A spokesman for Iraq's tourism ministry stated that the Iraqi government plans to restore the tomb of the biblical prophet Ezekiel in the southern town of Kifl, Israel Radio said Friday.

The spokesman said that the tourism ministry was intent on preserving all of Iraq's heritage sites, regardless of creed.

As a result of insufficient funds the current restoration plans do not include the preservation of synagogues in Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Fallujah, and other locations, the spokesman added.

He estimated, however, that the renovation of those synagogues will be included in future restoration efforts.

[SunkenCiv]

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[bigheadfred]

I hear there is going to be a fun park, too.

If the spokesman can wheel the deal...

[txroadkill]

Bush’s Fault!

[Allegra]

Ping...

[Brookhaven]

Has anyone told them that he was JEWISH?

[bigheadfred]

JEWISH

Should be okay. They aren't renovating his house.

[Hegemony Cricket]

Extreme Makeover - Tomb Edition

[stefanbatory]

I never realized that Ezekiel was buried in present-day Iraq...I wonder where else there are significant Biblical/Jewish Historic sites in Moslem countries...

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

I never realized that Ezekiel was buried in present-day Iraq.

Ever heard of the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews?

[rahbert]

Abraham was born in Ur. That is also in Iraq.

[Steve Van Doorn]

Bamyan Buddha - Afghanistan

[afraidfortherepublic]

I thought that Iraq was the site of the Garden of Eden!

[Steve Van Doorn]

yes and Babylon.

All those from ancient times were driven out.

[SunkenCiv]

I think there’s a Tomb of Esther in Iran.

[bruinbirdman]

Prophet Hisikial_Old Testiment called Dilkifil by Muslims

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Now they are trying to pull the wool over our eyes and try to fool us and tell us that we really came from Africa.

Adam and Eve came from African Bushmen