Iraq unearths 1,200-year-old site from Islamic Golden Age
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The Babil Governorate in central Iraq discovered an archaeological site in the al-Qasim district believed to be from the Abbasid era.
Governor Ali al-Jamali visited the site to assess the structures and begin plans to protect any artifacts found there, following Iraqi archaeological laws. Local leaders expect this discovery to expand understanding of the region’s history beyond existing records.
The site dates back 1,200 years to the Abbasid era, a time when Iraq served as a major cultural and economic center for the Islamic world. This discovery joins recent finds in Iraq, including a large ancient city in Basra and hundreds of artifacts at Borsippa, both uncovered in 2025. Officials are now exploring options to develop the site into a tourist destination, hoping to increase Babil’s recognition as a place of historical importance.
Professional excavations should reveal more details about life during that period.
