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Burs:

Burs is situated almost 15 km southwards the city of Hilla. Its scaled tower is a high
mark on the Hilla- Kifl road. Its present name (Burs) is derived from its Babylonian
ancient name (Bursia), a Sumerian word which means "Sea sword" or "Sea horn" as it
had been situated on a stream or a lake.

Keesh historical site:

This is situated 13 km away from the city of Hilla, 6 km eastwards of Babylonian
historical site. Among its antiques is the ziggurat of "Aneer Kedirma", the ziggurat
dedicated for the temple of (Ayil Baba), the God of war.