Which Iraqi site, a Parthian-era desert city with large temples, was listed by UNESCO in 1985?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hatra
- Step 1: Hatra was a trading city in Nineveh Governorate. Answer: Hatra. Why not the others: Babylon was listed in 2019, Samarra in 2007 and Erbil Citadel in 2014.
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