AlQurnah
Al-Qurnah is a town in Basra Governorate in southern Iraq. It lies at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, at the head of the Shatt al-Arab waterway, a position that has historically made it a hub for river transport and local trade. The area around Al-Qurnah is closely associated with the broader Mesopotamian plain and is commonly linked with the ancient city of Ur, with archaeological sites and finds in the surrounding region reflecting long-standing settlement in this part of Iraq.
Throughout its history, Al-Qurnah has been shaped by its strategic riverine location. In modern times the town
The economy of Al-Qurnah is primarily based on fishing and agriculture supported by irrigation from the river