The Chibayish Martyrs Monument (or Chabaish) is a memorial located in the southern wetlands of Iraq, specifically in the Dhi Qar Governorate. It is dedicated to the memory of the Maadan (Marsh Arabs) who were persecuted and executed by Saddam Hussein's regime, especially following the 1991 uprising when the government drained the marshes as a form of retaliation.
The monument honors the victims of systematic oppression and the environmental disaster caused by the drainage of the Mesopotamian marshes. The nameless graves within the site symbolize the unity in sacrifice of the martyrs who defended their land. It features a metallic or blue dome that stands out against the landscape of reeds and marsh water. Despite being a site of great historical importance their structure is in a state of relative neglect-
Photo © Jordi Zaragozà Anglès / Iraq 2026