The remains of the submerged village of Gary Qasruka in Iraq. All photos: AFP
The remains of the submerged village of Gary Qasruka in Iraq. All photos: AFP
The village was abandoned 36 years ago and submerged after the construction of Dohuk Dam.
The village was abandoned 36 years ago and submerged after the construction of Dohuk Dam.
It has partly resurfaced after a large drop in water levels at Dohuk Dam.
It has partly resurfaced after a large drop in water levels at Dohuk Dam.
The drop in water levels has been caused by a long and severe drought in the region.
The drop in water levels has been caused by a long and severe drought in the region.
The dam is located near the northern Iraqi city of Dohuk.
The dam is located near the northern Iraqi city of Dohuk.
The city is in the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq.
The city is in the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq.

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Staggering images of the submerged Gary Qasruka village in Iraq - in pictures

Severe drought has made the village visible to the naked eye again

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August 29, 2022

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