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Hatra

Hatra is an historic ruined city in Iraq, located at 35° 34' North, 42° 42' East. It was an important fortified city of the Parthian Empire, and withstood repeated attacks by the Roman Empire.

Hatra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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