Amna Suraka, Red Museum
About This Museum
Amna Suraka isn't your typical museum; its very walls, a former Ba'athist security headquarters, are the primary exhibit. Walking through its stark corridors, you're immediately struck by the weight of its past—this was a place of interrogation and fear during Saddam Hussein's regime. Today, the complex stands as a powerful memorial to the victims of that era, their stories told through hauntingly simple displays. It’s a raw and sobering experience that feels more like a pilgrimage than a casual visit.
Collection Highlights
The Hall of Mirrors, etched with thousands of victim names, is an unforgettable centerpiece. Elsewhere, you'll find chillingly preserved prison cells and a gallery of black-and-white photographs documenting the Anfal genocide against the Kurds.
Visitor Information
It's located on Saeed Kaban Street in Sulaymaniyah—you can't miss its imposing, fortress-like structure. Be prepared for an emotionally heavy visit; it's impactful but not exactly a light afternoon out.
Architecture & Building
The building is a formidable, utilitarian security complex from the Ba'athist period, painted in a distinctive faded yellow with stark, imposing concrete walls.
Contact & Location
Address: 20 Saeed Kaban, کارێزە وشک& Kareza Wshk, عەلی ناجی, سلێمانی, ناحیەی بەکرەجۆ, قەزای سلێمانی, پارێزگای سلێمانی, هەرێمی کوردستان, 46001, العراق
Phone: +964 53 320 5373
Website: Visit Website
