Wadi al-Salam: The Largest Cemetery in the World
What is the Wadi al‑Salam Cemetery? The Wadi al‑Salam Cemetery (Arabic: وادي السلام, lit. “Valley of Peace”) is the world’s largest graveyard, sprawling across 1,485.5 acres (6.01 km²) in Najaf, Iraq, and holding the remains of over six million people. More than a burial ground, it’s a living chronicle of Islamic faith, Mesopotamian heritage, and modern […]