Fallujah

Fallujah extends along the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, 65 kilometers west of Baghdad, with numerous mosques dotting its urban landscape.

The city evolved from the ancient Persian settlement of Massice, later becoming Pumbeditha, an intellectual center for rabbinic Judaism during the Sasanian period.

The population maintains strong connections to traditional Iraqi customs, with local markets selling regional specialties and craftwork reflecting Mesopotamian influences.

The city undergoes continuous reconstruction efforts since 2017, with new infrastructure projects focusing on rebuilding residential areas and essential services.

Studies have documented changes in local health patterns since 2004, leading medical researchers to conduct extensive investigations in the region.

Location: Al Anbar Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 43 m

GPS coordinates: 33.35321,43.78757

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10