Basra War Cemetery, Basra

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The Basra War Cemetery was a military cemetery in Basra, Iraq, built for soldiers killed during the Mesopotamian campaign in the First World War. It was maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission until 2007. Those buried at the cemetery include Victoria Cross recipient George Godfrey Massy Wheeler, and Henry Howard, 19th Earl of Suffolk. ()

Coordinates: 30°31'50"N, 47°49'13"E

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Basra War Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basrah Museum, Al-Maqam Mosque, Imam Mosa Al Kadhim Grand Mosque, University of Basrah.

3.3 miSE
Museum
Basrah Museum, Basra
85 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Basra, Iraq, the Basrah Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history in a region steeped in the legacy of ancient civilizations. This museum, which is housed in one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces, offers a unique glimpse into...
1.2 miSE
Mosque
Al-Maqam Mosque, Basra
31 min walk • Al-Maqam Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Basra, Iraq. It is located in the Al-'Ashara region.
3 miSW
Mosque
Imam Mosa Al Kadhim Grand Mosque, Basra
78 min walk • The Imam Mosa Al Kadhim Grand Mosque is a grand mosque located in the city of Basra, Iraq. Following partial destruction, in 2012 reconstruction of the mosque commenced. The mosque is located near the city of Mishraq and near Hayaniya.
5 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Basrah, Basra
127 min walk • The University of Basrah is situated in the city of Basra, Iraq. For historic reasons the final -h is retained on Basrah in the name of the university.
3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Basrah District, Basra
78 min walk • Basrah District is a district of Basra Governorate, Iraq.
2.9 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Mina'a Stadium, Basra
75 min walk • Al Mina'a Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Basra, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and served as the home stadium of Al Minaa. The stadium holds 10,000 people.

Basra War Cemetery, Basra

Facts and practical information

Basra War Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Basrah Museum, Basra

Al-Maqam Mosque, Basra

Imam Mosa Al Kadhim Grand Mosque, Basra

University of Basrah, Basra

Basrah District, Basra

Al-Mina'a Stadium, Basra