"The Iraqi airspace is closed and there is hardly any other way to enter or leave the country. We were planning a campaign of geophysical work which had to be postponed."
"Given the geography of the site itself-flat, with the ruins below ground-the potential for the remains to be damaged in any conflict is low."
"The University of Baghdad and the Iraqi Antiquities Authority had been planning a major conference for the end of March, which has now been cancelled due to the 'security situation'."
"Drone imagery and geophysical surveys have revealed that Alexandria on the Tigris was a key regional trade hub."
Excavations at Alexandria on the Tigris, an ancient city founded by Alexander the Great, have been postponed due to the war in Iraq. The Iraqi airspace is closed, complicating access for archaeologists. The site, previously a military camp, has a low risk of damage from conflict. A major conference planned by the University of Baghdad and the Iraqi Antiquities Authority has been canceled due to security concerns. Drone imagery and geophysical surveys indicate that Alexandria was a significant regional trade hub.
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