Hatra

Hatra is a historic city in Iraq's al-Jazira area, 290 kilometers northwest of Baghdad and 110 kilometers southwest of Mosul. It was founded between the third and second centuries BC and served as the capital of the first Arab Kingdom. It was constructed in the military tradition of a circular layout with inner and outside walls while being strengthened by more than 160 towers.

The town developed as a result of its advantageous location, and it became a significant religious and commerce center. In the first and second centuries, Hatra was known as Beit elh, House of God, referring to the city's numerous temples dedicated to the gods of the Greek, Aramean, Mesopotamian, and Arabian pantheons.

Hatra was the best-preserved Parthian city, as well as one of the most educational and impressive. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.

Location: Hatra District, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq