Basra: Iraq has announced the discovery of an ancient city dating back to the Abbasid era in Basra Governorate, southern Iraq, estimated to be more than 1,200 years old. Director of the Basra Antiquities and Heritage Inspectorate, Mustafa Jassim, revealed that the Iraqi mission conducting excavations in the Zubair area, specifically at the Shuaiba site, located 15 kilometers from the city center, uncovered remains of residential buildings and warehouses spanning an area of up to 1,000 square meters.
According to Qatar News Agency, the discovery also includes residential neighborhoods and private sewage systems. The mission found numerous artifacts and coins during excavations at the site, providing significant insights into the lifestyle and infrastructure of the era.
The site is located near the outskirts of the ancient city of Basra, which was founded by Muslims after the Islamic conquest. This location is considered one of the most important sites that illuminate the history of the region and its development during the early Islamic era.