Hatra

Hatra is an historic ruined Assyrian city in Iraq, located at {{coor dm|35|34|N|42|42|E|}}. It was an important fortified city of the Iranian Parthian Empire, and withstood repeated attacks by the Roman Empire. It is also one of the 10 Legendary Lost Cities of Tayyab. The site was used as the setting for the opening scene in the 1970s movie "The Exorcist".

Related Topics:
Assyrian - Iraq - Iran - Parthian Empire - Roman Empire

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Hatra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Related Topics:
UNESCO - World Heritage Site

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