Southern Iraq – Mesopotamia’s Ancient Heartland 🌾🛶

📍 Where to Go:
• Ur – Explore the ziggurat ruins of one of history’s first cities
• Marshes of Chibayish – Ride a canoe with Marsh Arabs through the wetlands
• Basra – Iraq’s Venice, with canals and date palms everywhere

🍛 What to Eat:
• Tmakhiyya – okra stew with lamb
• Kleicha – date-filled pastries from Basra
• Enjoy strong sweet Iraqi chai brewed over charcoal

🧭 Off-the-Beaten-Track Tip:
Visit with a local guide or fixer for southern Iraq. The Ahwar Marshes are UNESCO-listed and unlike anywhere else in the Middle East.

Post by Safirwithkyrie1 | Jun 14, 2025