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Iraq’s ancient sites, fragile stability spur new trickle of tourists

Anna Nikolaevna, 38, a Russian national, and Jacob Nemec, 29, an American national, look on during a tour at Imam Ali shrine, in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, on 5th June, 2023.

Baghdad, IraqReuters When Jacob Nemec’s family heard he was planning to go on holiday in Iraq, they pleaded with the 28-year-old American to reconsider.  “I got a text from my grandma for the first time in five years saying – being your grandmother and to respect me – I would appreciate if you don’t go. […]