Amarah

Amarah sits on a low ridge along the Tigris River and serves as the main port between Baghdad and Iraq's southern regions. Its position makes it a distribution hub for agricultural goods, wool, and regional merchandise.

The Ottoman Empire founded Amarah in the 1860s as a military outpost to control the Banu Lam and Al Bu Muhammad tribes. This establishment created a permanent administrative structure in the region.

The city preserves traditional markets where local artisans create textiles and ornate silverware using techniques passed down through generations.

The city is most easily reached via the Baghdad-Basra highway that connects it to other parts of the country. Visitors will find accommodations and basic services available for their stay.

During the 1990s, the city experienced significant population growth as people migrated from the surrounding marshlands. This shift in population reshaped the city's composition and development patterns.

Location: Maysan Governorate

Inception: 1860

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

GPS coordinates: 31.84977,47.14965

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04