Visit Babylon Governorate

Al Ḩillah
2.1 million

The Babylon Governorate of Iraq is located in the central part of the country and is known for its ancient history. The Euphrates River flows through this governorate, making it a great place to explore the country's rich culture and history. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Babylon is the remains of ancient palaces, temples and ziggurats. There are also numerous archaeological sites with artifacts that date back to 4000-3000 BC.

One interesting historical fact about Babylon Governorate is that it was once home to one of the world's most powerful civilizations, Mesopotamia. It was here that many important inventions such as writing, cuneiform script, mathematics and astronomy were developed.

Other popular tourist attractions in this region include Hillah City which has several mosques and shrines dating back hundreds of years; Ur which contains ruins from one of Iraq's oldest cities; Al-Hindiya Canal which offers beautiful views from atop its banks; and Kishik Hill where visitors can go on nature walks or explore various archaeological sites.
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