🏛️ Samarra Archaeological City
Abbasid capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iraq
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2007
- Located along the Tigris River in Iraq, spanning over 40 kilometers
- Served as the Abbasid Caliphate capital from 836 to 892 CE
- Currently listed as World Heritage in Danger due to looting, conflict, and erosion
Samarra Archaeological City is one of the most significant Islamic archaeological sites in the world. Located in Iraq ...