Mohammed Al-Bayati

Mohammed Al-Bayati is the Director of the Department of Maintenance and Preservation of Antiquities at the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage in Iraq. He has recently been in the news for overseeing a significant project aimed at restoring and developing the archaeological site of Ur, with an estimated cost of 19 billion Iraqi dinars. His efforts reflect a broader commitment by the Iraqi government to preserve its rich cultural heritage and enhance the historical significance of ancient sites, thereby promoting tourism and safeguarding these treasures for future generations.