The Samarra archaeological site, located in Iraq, was a major city during the Abbasid Caliphate from the 8th to 10th centuries. It is renowned for its unique architectural features, including the Great Mosque with its iconic spiral minaret, known as the Malwiya Tower. The site showcases advanced urban planning and a rich cultural heritage that influenced Islamic architecture. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007, Samarra offers valuable insights into the political, religious, and artistic developments of the period, highlighting its significance in the history of the Islamic world
