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Category: Iraq

  • The Zagros Mountains of Iraq

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    Maarten Van Den Driessche
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    Stretching across the eastern part of Iraq, the Zagros Mountains form one of the country’s most spectacular natural landscapes. Rising from broad valleys into rugged limestone peaks, the range creates a dramatic contrast with the plains and cities of Mesopotamia. The Iraqi Zagros are particularly prominent in the Kurdistan Region, where mountains, valleys, rivers and high plateaus shape…

  • Beyond the Headlines: Why You Should Visit Iraq

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    Maarten Van Den Driessche
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    For many people, Iraq is a country they know only from news reports and history books. Yet beyond the headlines lies one of the world’s most fascinating travel destinations, a place where ancient civilizations were born, cultures flourished, and hospitality remains a way of life. Traveling through Iraq is like stepping into the pages of…