ποΈ Samarra Archaeological City
Abbasid capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iraq
π 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 along the Tigris River, this vast urban complex served as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate during the 9th century and preserves an exceptional record of early Islamic architecture, urban planning, and decorative arts. Founded by Caliph al-MuΚΏtasim in 836 CE as a purpose-built imperial capital, Samarra was inhabited for only about 56 years before abandonment left the site ...