Irrigation grid
Canals and field boundaries run for long distances in straight lines. Around the town they form a repeating pattern that fills much of the frame.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
‘Afak Map Poster & Print
32.0643° N / 45.2474° E
A small town on the flat Mesopotamian plain, surrounded by straight irrigation channels and fields drawn in long, regular strips
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
‘Afak in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in ‘Afak, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
‘Afak at home
The map
About this ‘Afak map poster
‘Afak is a town in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate in central Iraq, on the low, level land between the Tigris and the Euphrates. From above, the landscape is mostly geometry. Straight canals and drainage ditches divide the ground into long rectangles of farmland, and the town sits among them as a denser knot of streets.
The area has a very long past. The ruins of Nippur, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Sumer, lie close to ‘Afak, and archaeologists have excavated there for more than a century. The modern town and the ancient mound share a plain that people have been irrigating for thousands of years.
A ‘Afak map poster shows this contrast between the rigid lines of the irrigated fields and the tighter, less regular blocks of the town. In monochrome, the canals look almost like ruled lines on paper. With no relief to break the pattern, the drawing is flat, orderly and quiet.
- Population
- 36,000
- Coordinates
- 32.0643° N / 45.2474° E
- Elevation
- 25 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- ‘Afak, Iraq
Near ancient Nippur
The archaeological site of Nippur is close by. It connects this modest town to one of the oldest continuously studied landscapes in the world.
Level ground
There are no hills or slopes, so every road and channel keeps its direction. That makes the map unusually clean and legible.
Make it yours
Frame your part of ‘Afak
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why ‘Afak
A map that means something
A map of ‘Afak suits someone with family roots in Al-Qadisiyah, or anyone who is drawn to the landscape around ancient Mesopotamia. The straight lines of the irrigated plain turn into an almost abstract composition that works well on a plain wall.
Add a personal title and subtitle, and keep or edit the coordinates line. Then pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Paper and Sand feel warmer, and Blueprint leans toward technical drawing.
Order the ‘Afak posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
‘Afak map poster — FAQ
How do I order the ‘Afak poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed ‘Afak poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the ‘Afak poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the ‘Afak poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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