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Samarra

Samarra

11 7.4
A city in central Iraq known for ancient sites like the Great Mosque with a spiral minaret
  • proper noun
translation icon : Samarra
  • So half a company will have to temporarily remain here in Samarra to man the checkpoints and keep a lid on insurgent traffic.
  • Samarra mosque
  • Askariya shrine in Samarra
  • Golden Mosque in Samarra

Examples

  • And as fast as the horse could gallop, he rode towards Samarra.

    Targets (1968)

  • We're on Highway 1, south of Samarra.

    Body of Lies (2008)

  • A good example of the potential for damage is the area around the Great Mosque of Samarra.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Samarra is a city north of Baghdad in Iraq, although the story itself takes place in a fictional town in Pennsylvania.

    Blog text (7)

  • The Samarra Dam on the Tigris, completed in 1954, protected Iraq from catastrophic floods.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The Great Mosque of Samarra, famous for its spiral minaret, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Tourists flock to Samarra to explore its ancient ruins and rich history.

  • In Samarra, the impressive architecture reflects the city's historical significance in Iraq.

Compounds

appointment in Samarra
  • Literature
9.9

An unavoidable meeting with one's fate, often death

Surface Forms

Samarra main

Etymology

Samarra is the name of an ancient city in Iraq on the Tigris River, famous for its unique spiral minaret. A helpful way to remember it is to picture that tall spiral tower, which is a clear symbol of the city.