The remains of the submerged Gary Qasruka village in the Iraqi Kurdish region. All photos: AFP
The remains of the submerged Gary Qasruka village in the Iraqi Kurdish region. All photos: AFP
The village was abandoned 36 years ago.
The village was abandoned 36 years ago.
The remains have resurfaced following a large drop in the water level of the Dohuk Dam.
The remains have resurfaced following a large drop in the water level of the Dohuk Dam.
People visit the remains of the submerged Gary Qasruka village in Dohuk in the Iraqi Kurdish region.
People visit the remains of the submerged Gary Qasruka village in Dohuk in the Iraqi Kurdish region.
A wall from the abandoned village.
A wall from the abandoned village.
The water level in the Dohuk Dam dropped due to drought.
The water level in the Dohuk Dam dropped due to drought.

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