The bodies of over 50 lakh people are buried in this place, it is the world's largest cemetery
If you’ve ever gone to a cemetery or went by, how many people should you have seen in that cemetery? You will bury a maximum of a thousand people in a cemetery. Or you will see that the number of people buried will be slightly more or less. But do you know that there is also a cemetery in the world where more than 50 lakh human bodies are buried. It is considered the largest cemetery in the world. More than 5 million bodies were buried in this cemetery. This is known as Shanti Valley. It is located in Najaf City of Iraq. This cemetery is considered the largest cemetery in the world. The Muslim population in Iraq is majority. The Muslim community is burying its death in the cemetery. People from nearby cities also come here to bury their dead. Hundreds of people are killed in terrorist attacks every day in Iraq. It is said that more than 200 bodies are buried daily in this cemetery. Most bodies of Shia muslims are buried in the cemetery. The special thing with this cemetery is that it is not just for the people of Iraq. This cemetery is so big and big that millions of people come here to see it every year. Before Isis, the number of people buried in this cemetery each year was 80 to 120, but now about 150 to 200 people are buried here every day. There are also many graves in this cemetery. Before fighting against the Islamic State, fighters definitely visit this place. The warriors come here and pray that if they are killed at war, they should be buried in this cemetery. Let us tell you that the graves are decorated here with bricks, plaster and calligraphy. Share this story -tags