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Samarra Archaeological City
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Samarra Archaeological City
COUNTRY
Iraq
ADDRESS
Samarra, Iraq

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About Samarra Archaeological City
Samarra is a city situated in Iraq. It is located in the eastern bank of the Tigris river. The city is just 125 kilometer away from Baghdad. It is spread in an area of 15,058 hectares. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2007. The city was in the "Sunni Triangle" of violence at the time of Iraqi Civil War for the reason it became an endangered site.

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  • It was a influential city being the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate which was increased from Tunisia to Central Asia. The city still conserves the original plan, architecture and artistic relics which were made in medieval times.
    It was a influential city being the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate which was increased from Tunisia to Central Asia. The city still conserves the or
  • According to the archaeological findings, the city was inhabited by humans before 5500 BC. A female statuette which is estimated of about 6000 BC is found in excavation.
    According to the archaeological findings, the city was inhabited by humans before 5500 BC. A female statuette which is estimated of about 6000 BC is f
  • The city is also known for the Great Mosque and its spiral minaret which was made in the 9the century. It also has large palaces including al-Ja'fari, al Ma'shuq,and Caliphal Palace Qasr al-Khalifa.
    The city is also known for the Great Mosque and its spiral minaret which was made in the 9the century. It also has large palaces including al-Ja'fari,
  • The city is also credited for developing ceramics called Lustre Ware which was made as a copy of precious metals like gold and silver.
    The city is also credited for developing ceramics called Lustre Ware which was made as a copy of precious metals like gold and silver.
  • The remains of the Abbasid Caliphate are not in a good condition as they were made with unfired brick and reusable brick.
  • The new architecture concept of Islamic architecture was used in the mosques in the city which has given a unique example of the planning, capacity and construction of Islamic mosques.
    The new architecture concept of Islamic architecture was used in the mosques in the city which has given a unique example of the planning, capacity an

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