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Les Ahwar du sud de l’Iraq : refuge de biodiversité et paysage relique des villes mésopotamiennes
Located in southern Iraq, this wetland complex encompasses a series of marshes and shallow lakes formed by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in their lower reaches. The site represents one of the world's largest inland delta systems and serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species, sustaining exceptional biodiversity in an arid region. Beyond its ecological significance, the marshes preserve evidence of ancient Mesopotamian settlement patterns and land use, offering insights into historical human adaptation to wetland environments. The landscape is characterised by seasonal water fluctuations, reed beds, and scattered islands that create a distinctive mosaic of aquatic and terrestrial zones. The site's natural and cultural dimensions make it an important testimony to both environmental and archaeological heritage in the region.
