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Basra · البصرة

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Basra International Stadium

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Basra International Stadium

Landmarks · In the city

Basra International Stadium belongs to the modern Sports City.

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Painted pottery in Basrah Museum

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Basrah Museum

History & rebuilding · In the city

Basrah Museum occupies a building with an earlier use and introduces southern Iraqi and Mesopotamian antiquities.

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Shatt al-Arab, Basra · historical photograph

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Shatt al-Arab in Basra

Nature · In the city

The Shatt al-Arab forms at the southern confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates, with Basra developing along it.

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Historic houses and waterway, Basra

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Shanasheel houses in Old Basra

History & rebuilding · In the city

Shanasheel describes projecting timber-window and balcony traditions in historic houses.

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Al-Ashar Canal, Basra · 2025

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Al-Ashar Canal

History & rebuilding · In the city

Ashar Canal relates to old Basra’s commerce and housing.

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Tigris–Euphrates confluence near Qurnah · ISS image

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Al-Qurnah river confluence

Nature · Around the city

Al-Qurnah outside Basra relates to the Tigris–Euphrates confluence and formation of the Shatt al-Arab.

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Al-Faw coastal area

Nature · Around the city

Al-Faw relates to Iraq’s southern coast, Gulf outlet, port planning and river–sea environment.

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Old Basra Mosque site

History & rebuilding · Around the city

The Old Basra Mosque relates to early Islamic urban development, distinct from the later city along the Shatt al-Arab.

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