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Adventure destination

Iraq

Iraq has mountain terrain and trekking potential in Kurdistan, especially around the Zagros, but wider consumer travel is still shaped by security and regional access. It is a niche destination rather than a straightforward mainstream adventure market.

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Places in Iraq

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Mountains

Areas in Iraq

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Linked landscapes

Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to Iraq.
Babylon Samarra Archaeological City The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities

UNESCO World Heritage in Iraq

Published UNESCO World Heritage locations linked to Iraq.

Cultural In danger 2003

Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Iraq. Inscribed in 2003.

  • Countries Iraq
  • Place Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
Cultural 2019

Babylon

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Iraq. Inscribed in 2019.

  • Countries Iraq
  • Area Babylon
Cultural 2014

Erbil Citadel

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Iraq. Inscribed in 2014.

  • Countries Iraq
  • Place Erbil Citadel
Cultural In danger 1985

Hatra

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Iraq. Inscribed in 1985.

  • Countries Iraq
  • Place Hatra
Cultural In danger 2007

Samarra Archaeological City

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Iraq. Inscribed in 2007.

  • Countries Iraq
  • Area Samarra Archaeological City