Braving Iraq's Conflicts in the Name of Archaeology - Carrie Hritz

Modern day Iraq lays claim to the land that once was Mesopotamia, a fertile hotbed of early agriculture. The southern part of the country that outlets into the Persian Gulf boasts a wetland that is filled with relics of past civilizations that would draw archaeologists from around the world, if not for the country's modern-day security questions. But National Geographic Explorer and National Science Foundation Fellow archaeologist Carrie Hritz explains that it's possible to pursue her studies of ancient cities in the area, if you're careful - and have a security team.