Forty ancient tombs have been uncovered in Iraq due to a severe drought that has lowered the water levels in a reservoir. Archaeologists discovered the tombs along the Mosul Dam reservoir, located in the Duhok province in the northern part of the country. Lower Water Levels At Mosul Dam Reveal 40 Hellenistic TombsThe extremely low water levels in the reservoir allowed the archaeological team to properly excavate the tombs. The drought has caused severe water shortages, with the country’s water reserves decreasing to just eight percent of their full capacity. After reading about the ancient tombs discovered in Iraq due to a severe drought, take a look at the 2,500-year-old beer cups found in northern Iraq.