Hit

Hīt is a small city in the Iraqi Desert.

Understand
The history of Hīt dates back to at least 2,900 BC, when the Sumerians discovered bitumen wells in the region, which they used in building the Ziggurats. Around 2,200 BC the city of Tutul was established during the rule of the Akkadian Empire. Later on the city was named Isiopolis. It remained a fairly minor city until the Islamic conquest in 636 AD. Due to its geology, there are several hot springs nearby the city.

Get in
Hit is along Highway 12, running between Ramadi and the border with Syria.

As of 2021, rehabilitation of the railway from Baghdad is underway. It is however unclear when passenger trains will return.