College of Tourism Sciences

The faculty members and students of the College of Tourism Sciences, accompanied by Assistant Professor Dr. Manal Raafat Khaled, the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs, organized a scientific visit to Hammam Al-Alil District on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Hammam Al-Alil is one of the most prominent therapeutic tourism destinations in Nineveh Governorate.

This visit was part of a series of planned academic activities to enhance students’ knowledge of tourism and raise their awareness of the various types of tourism in Iraq, particularly in Nineveh.

The group was welcomed by Mr. Khalid Muhammad Mahmoud Al-Tahtouh, the Director of Hammam Al-Alil District, who explained the region’s natural features, especially the sulfur springs renowned for their healing properties. Al-Tahtouh explained that the district was named after these springs, which are known for curing ailments and attracting visitors from various provinces to benefit from its therapeutic hot waters.

The itinerary also included a tour of Hammam Al-Alil Corniche and Tel Al-Sabt before concluding at the mineral baths, which contain a variety of minerals, including sulfur. During the visit, pharmacist May Khairi Al-Dabbagh delivered a brief lecture on the benefits of sulfuric spring water in treating skin diseases and highlighted several cases that had shown improvement due to the water’s therapeutic qualities.

At the end of the visit, the Assistant Dean expressed her gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Khalid Al-Tahtouh, Ms. Shaimaa Hadi Mahmoud, the Director of the Women’s Mineral Baths Center, and pharmacist May Al-Dabbagh for their warm reception and hospitality.