A sea of graves: Inside Wadi-us-Salaam, Iraq’s sacred cemetery
Wadi-us-Salaam in Najaf, Iraq, is the largest cemetery in the world, home to over 6 million graves. Known as the “Valley of Peace,” it spans more than 1,400 acres and continues to expand. This vast burial ground holds deep spiritual significance, making it a sacred final resting place for generations of Shia Muslims across the world.