Culture and Heritage
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Haydarkhana Mosque in Baghdad
The Haydarkhana mosque, constructed in 1826 under the supervision of Daoud, the Pasha of Baghdad, and subsequently refurbished in 1893 and 1920, is located within Baghdad’s al Rusafah neighbourhood, on al-Rasheed street. Despite its modest size, it is highly regarded for its exemplary Ottoman architectural style. The primary structure, crafted…
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The Great Ziggurat of Ur: A Structure of 4,000 Years Ago
Nasiriyah – (iina) Considered one of the most well-preserved ancient architectural innovations, the Ziggurat of Ur, consists of a pyramid-like structure with long stairs reaching the top of the tower. It is made out of bricks which date back to approximately 2100 B.C.E. The building is located close to Nasiriyah,…
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The Ancient Church of Al-Aqiser
Karbala (iina) – Karbala being the pilgrimage city of Muslims, also contains ancient heritage sites including one of the oldest churches in the Middle-East. Al-Aqiser church is situated in a desert area called Al-Qaseer. The ancient church dates back to the 50th century AD, meaning that Karbala is holds a…
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