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Amnasuraka Museum, Sulaymaniyah

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Visit the former prison Amnasuraka Museum where officers of Saddam Hussein tortured Kurds under his regime. Go through the tunnel where you can see nearly 200,000 pieces of glass on the walls. Each piece of the mirror on the wall stands for one person killed. On the ceiling, more than 5,000 bulbs represent villages that Hussein's troops destroyed. In some cells there are sculptures depicting torture methods and prisoners. You can also walk around the yard where the watchtower still stands. Amnasuraka Museum is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , custom trip planner Edition.
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  • From 1979 to 1991, during Saddam Hussein's rule in Iraq, Amna Suraka was the northern headquarters of the Mukhabarat, Iraq's intelligence agency. Many people were imprisoned there, especially... 
    From 1979 to 1991, during Saddam Hussein's rule in Iraq, Amna Suraka was the northern headquarters of the Mukhabarat, Iraq's intelligence agency. Many people were imprisoned there, especially...  more »
  • Really profound museum with many exhibits that are as interesting as they are horrific, not for the faint of heart but a must visit place for all those seeking to understand the need for a united... 
    Really profound museum with many exhibits that are as interesting as they are horrific, not for the faint of heart but a must visit place for all those seeking to understand the need for a united...  more »

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