Selucia on the Tigris

Selucia on the Tigris was an ancient city founded around 300 BCE by the Seleucid Empire, located in what is now modern Iraq. It served as a major administrative and military hub, strategically positioned along the Tigris River for trade, defense, and communication. Known for its impressive architecture, including palaces and temples, Selucia played a key role in the spread of Hellenistic culture in Mesopotamia. Over time, the city declined due to shifting political powers, environmental changes, and invasions, eventually being abandoned by the Middle Ages. Today, it provides valuable archaeological insights into ancient Greek and Mesopotamian civilizations.