Hammar Marshes
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The Hammar Marshes (Arabic: هور الحمار) are a large wetland complex in southeastern Iraq that are part of the Mesopotamian Marshes in the Tigris–Euphrates river system. Historically, the Hammar Marshes extended up to 4,500 km2 (1,700 sq mi) during seasonal floods.[1] They were destroyed during the 1990s by large-scale drainage, dam and dike construction projects. Since 2003, they are recovering following reflooding and destruction of dams.[2]
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Part of ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Part of | Ahwar of Southern Iraq |
Criteria | Mixed: (iii)(v)(ix)(x) |
Reference | 1481-003 |
Inscription | 2016 (40th Session) |
Area | 20,342 ha (78.54 sq mi) |
Buffer zone | 12,721 ha (49.12 sq mi) |
Coordinates | 30°44′21″N 47°26′19″E |
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Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Part of ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Part of | Ahwar of Southern Iraq |
Criteria | Mixed: (iii)(v)(ix)(x) |
Reference | 1481-004 |
Inscription | 2016 (40th Session) |
Area | 79,991 ha (308.85 sq mi) |
Buffer zone | 68,403 ha (264.11 sq mi) |
Coordinates | 30°50′30″N 46°41′03″E |
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Quick Facts Designations, Ramsar Wetland ...
Designations | |
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Official name | Hammar Marsh |
Designated | 7 April 2014 |
Reference no. | 2242[1] |
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