Tigris River
The Tigris runs past the city in a wide channel, and a barrage upstream diverts some of its water toward the Tharthar depression to the west.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
Sāmarrā’ Map Poster & Print
34.1959° N / 43.8857° E
A city on the Tigris beside the vast grid of a ninth-century Abbasid capital, stretching along the riverbank.
- 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
Sāmarrā’ 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 Sāmarrā’, 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
Sāmarrā’ at home
The map
About this Sāmarrā’ map poster
Sāmarrā’ lies on the east bank of the Tigris north of Baghdad, and on a map the river is its defining feature. The modern city gathers around an older walled core, while beyond it the traces of an immense historic capital extend for kilometres along the Tigris, visible as long straight avenues, enclosures and open ground in the desert landscape.
In the ninth century Sāmarrā’ served as the capital of the Abbasid caliphate, and its archaeological remains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The best-known monument is the Great Mosque with its spiral minaret, the Malwiya. The city is also home to the al-Askari Shrine, a major Shia pilgrimage site whose golden dome stands at the centre of the old town.
A Sāmarrā’ map poster shows a compact modern city beside one of the largest archaeological landscapes of the medieval world. The Tigris draws a strong, calm line through the frame, and the historic layout, though faint, gives the map depth. It is a meaningful subject for anyone interested in history, architecture or the city itself.
- Population
- 159,000
- Coordinates
- 34.1959° N / 43.8857° E
- Elevation
- 80 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- Sāmarrā’, Iraq
Great Mosque site
The vast rectangular enclosure of the Great Mosque and its spiral minaret lie north of the old town, forming a large, precise shape on the map.
Abbasid layout
Remains of palaces, avenues and districts extend along the river far beyond the modern city, visible as long straight lines across open ground.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sāmarrā’
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 Sāmarrā’
A map that means something
Sāmarrā’ matters to pilgrims, historians and families from Salah ad Din alike. A map poster offers a respectful way to keep the city close, whether as a record of a visit or as a link to a place of personal or spiritual significance.
The title, subtitle and coordinates can be set as you like, including in the spelling you prefer. Five styles are available, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, as digital HD files or a printed poster.
Order the Sāmarrā’ 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.
Sāmarrā’ map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sāmarrā’ 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 Sāmarrā’ 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 Sāmarrā’ 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 Sāmarrā’ 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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