Samarra (Arabic: سَامَرَّاء, Sāmarrāʾ) is a city in Iraq. It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the Saladin Governorate, 125 kilometers (78 mi) north of Baghdad.

Located on the Tigris River, it is the site of a prehistoric settlement of the 5th millennium bce. The town was founded between the 3rd and 7th centuries ce. In 836, when the Abbasid caliph al-Muʿtaṣim was …

Samarra was the second capital of the Abbasid Caliphate after Baghdad. Following the loss of the monuments of Baghdad, Samarra represents the only physical trace of the Caliphate at its height.

By exploring Samarra’s unparalleled remains, we can understand the wealth and artistic creativity of the early Islamic period. The Abbasid caliph al-Muʿtasim Bi’llah founded the city in 836, although there is …

Sāmarrā (Arabic, سامراء) is a town in Iraq that in ancient times may have been the world's largest city. With its majestic mosques, gardens, and ruins of royal palaces extending 5.6 miles by 21.1 miles …

Aug 8, 2025 · You will find the best things to do in Samarra, Iraq, in this post, along with everything you should know before visiting this fascinating city.

Samarra Iraq, located on the eastern bank of the Tigris River in central Iraq, is a city steeped in history, culture, and architectural brilliance.

Mar 6, 2025 · Samarra Archaeological City, located about 130 km north of Iraqi capital Baghdad, contains the remains of an iconic Islamic city that during most of the 9th century served as the capital …

Jan 2, 2025 · Samarra is a city rich in history and culture, located in Iraq along the Tigris River. It was founded in 836 AD as a new capital for the Abbasid Caliphate and served as a major center of power …

Aug 8, 2024 · Samarra (IraqiNews.com) – North of Baghdad, along the renowned Tigris River, lies the historic city of Samarra. Once the capital of one of history’s greatest empires, Samarra, also known as...