Tiered old town
Houses and lanes step up the mountainside in close layers. On the poster the upper streets appear as tight, curving strokes that trace the slope almost like contour lines.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
‘Aqrah Map Poster & Print
36.7604° N / 43.8943° E
A mountain town in northern Iraq whose houses rise in tiers up a steep slope above the plain.
- 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
‘Aqrah 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 ‘Aqrah, 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
‘Aqrah at home
The map
About this ‘Aqrah map poster
‘Aqrah, also written Akre, sits at the foot of a mountain range in the Kurdish north of Iraq. Its older quarters are built directly into the slope, so from above the streets form stacked, curving lines that follow the contours. The newer town spreads more evenly across the flatter ground below.
The town is widely known for its Newroz celebrations each March, when people carry torches up the mountainside above the old town and the slope is lit from bottom to top. The same hillside gives the map its structure: steep, terraced lanes above, a looser grid below.
An ‘Aqrah map poster shows that meeting of mountain and plain in a single frame. Narrow lanes crowd the upper town, roads widen as they reach the lower districts, and the built area stops where the terrain becomes too steep. It is a print about how a place adapts to its ground.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 36.7604° N / 43.8943° E
- Elevation
- 754 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- ‘Aqrah, Iraq
Newroz hillside
The slope above the old town is where torches are carried during Newroz each spring. On the map it marks the point where dense streets give way to open mountain.
Lower town spread
Below the slope the town opens into a more regular pattern of streets and blocks, a clear contrast to the packed lanes of the hillside quarters.
Make it yours
Frame your part of ‘Aqrah
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 ‘Aqrah
A map that means something
For people from ‘Aqrah, the stepped hillside is literally the shape of home. For others it is a striking example of a town built against a mountain, and the print carries that drama in simple black lines.
You can write the title the way you prefer, Akre or ‘Aqrah, add a subtitle or a date such as a Newroz you remember, and pick from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the ‘Aqrah 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.
‘Aqrah map poster — FAQ
How do I order the ‘Aqrah 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 ‘Aqrah 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 ‘Aqrah 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 ‘Aqrah 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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