Highway of Death, Military road and tank graveyard in Kuwait.
The Highway of Death is a major road connecting Kuwait City to the Iraqi border at Safwan, passing through six lanes across northern Kuwait. Along the route, tanks, trucks, and other military vehicles from a past conflict remain visible, with some accessible to visitors as reminders of the event.
In February 1991, during the Gulf War, coalition forces attacked retreating military forces on this road, leaving hundreds of destroyed or abandoned vehicles. The event reshaped the area and became known for the scale of wreckage left behind.
The highway earned its name from the scale of military action that took place there, and it draws visitors who want to understand how war reshapes a landscape. Today, travelers pass through an ordinary road while remnants of conflict remain visible on both sides.
The best way to explore the route is by car or organized transport, as vehicle wreckage is scattered along the way. It is advisable to travel during daylight hours and watch for uneven conditions or occasional debris near the roadway.
Many visitors are surprised to discover that the road today is a functioning highway with regular traffic passing by, while wreckage pieces sit untouched at the roadside. This coexistence of everyday life and historical remnants creates an unexpected contrast for those traveling through.
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