Visit Sulaymaniyah

One of the oldest continuously inhabited sites.

Visit Mosul, a historic city in northern Iraq. Explore the ancient ruins of Nineveh (one of the oldest cities in the world, with archaeological sites dating back to 6000 BCE), see the Al-Nuri Mosque (famous for its leaning minaret and reconstruction after conflict), and walk through the old city markets (bustling with traditional crafts and local goods).

The Venice of the East on the Shatt al-Arab, date palms and the gateway to the Mesopotamian marshes.

The golden shrine of Imam Ali and Wadi al-Salam, the largest cemetery in the world.

Visit New York City, the most populous city in the United States. See the Statue of Liberty (iconic symbol of freedom, gifted by France in 1886), walk through Central Park (843-acre urban park with lakes, trails, and the Bethesda Terrace), explore Times Square (bustling commercial hub known for its bright billboards and Broadway theaters), and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (one of the world's largest art museums with over 2 million works).

Visit Baghdad, capital of Iraq. Explore the historic Al-Mustansiriya University (one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1227), see the Abbasid-era Al-Kadhimiya Mosque (a major Shia shrine with intricate tilework), stroll through the bustling Al-Mutanabbi Street (famous for its book markets and cultural heritage), and visit the National Museum of Iraq (home to artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia, including the Code of Hammurabi).

See Iraq's ancient Sumerian city ruins

Ruins of the legendary ancient city.