ashur
states: [iraq]
category: cultural
year: 2003
location: Governorate of Salah ad Din
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 35.4566666667, 43.2611111111
unesco id: 1130
world heritage site: 1130
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Ashur, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iraq, is an ancient Mesopotamian city that served as the first capital of the Assyrian Empire. Renowned for its archaeological remains, it features temples, ziggurats, and palaces dating back over 4,000 years, illustrating the region’s early urban development. This historic site highlights the cultural and religious significance of one of the world’s earliest civilizations.