• Wasit
Description Wasit is an Islamic city built in the last quarter of the first Hijri century (the 7th century L.C) by Al-Hajaj bin Yousif AL-Thaqafi, as an administrative centre for Iraq. As an ancient
Description Wasit is an Islamic city built in the last quarter of the first Hijri century (the 7th century L.C) by Al-Hajaj bin Yousif AL-Thaqafi, as an administrative centre for Iraq. As an ancient
Comparison with other similar properties Usually, graves of guardians and dutifuls were consider the center for the emergence of religious cities and a place frequented by people for the visit and bl
Description 1-The Shrine of THILKIFL : This Shrine is attributed to the Prophet ISIKEL (one of the Israeli Prophets known as THILKIFL. It is one of the sacred Shrines of both Muslims and Jewish thos
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Description Nineveh was one of the most important cultural centers inthe ancient world enjoying a prominent role in the field of developing human civilization, in that it was the greatest metropolis
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Established in the 7th century BC, Mosul succeeded the Assyrian Capital of Nineveh in importance during several historical periods. However, it is during
Description Introduction Located in the Middle Euphrates region of Iraq, in the province of Al-Qadisiyah, the site of Nippur (Nuffar) encompasses a group of archaeological mounds (tells), the larges
Description Nimrud was founded during the 13th century B.C. It was considered as the second capital of the Assryian Empire, known as(kalhu or kalah ), flourished during the reign of the King Ashurnas
Description Lalish Temple located in Sheikhan district in Nineveh Governorate, about (60) km northwest of Nineveh, and about (40 km) from Dohuk Governorate in northern Iraq. It is located in a mounta
Description The property is located in Rusafa side of the capital, Baghdad, and occupies an important and vital role on the eastern side of the Tigris river and extends about (7.57) hectares. Baghdad
Comparison with other similar properties Bestansur has unique significance in that there are no comparable sites on the World Heritage List nor on the Tentative List. In particular, Iraq’s current po
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Criterion (i): As known historically, the urban human settlements ever existed were those in the anvient Mesopotamia, Egypt and Indus Valley, when the soc