The area is generally known for Qasr Al-Abd (Palace of the Slave), an impressive and unique building that dates from the first quarter of the second century BC.
During the Greek Macedonian occupation, Iraq l E-Amir was known as Tyros. The area has many springs, and famous for its olive trees as well as other forest trees.
Also, you will visit the Iraq El Amir Ladies Association, which is managed by members composed of girls from Iraq El-Amir area. There are many women from the villages that do a lot of craft professions and product that are hand-made such as:
- Weaving rugs
- Paper-making
- Soap products
- Porcelain and ceramics
- Exhibition for all products
- Cooking class; you can help prepare what you eat with the local women