Heritage
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Baghdad Heritage Site: Khan Marjan
Khan Marjan, founded in 1358 by Wali Amin al-Din Mirjan, stands as one of Baghdad’s oldest khans, embodying a rich tradition of hospitality and commerce. Serving as a hub for social and economic activity, it provided a secure overnight stay for travelers crossing the region. This historic establishment not only…
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The Ancient Neighborhoods of Baghdad
Al-Fadl neighborhood is named after a mosque established near the tomb of Fadl ibn Sahl ibn Bishr al-Shafi’i, a preacher from Baghdad who passed away in the year 548 AH. Al-Fadl is considered to be one of the neighborhoods of ancient Baghdad. It is located on the side of Al-Rusafa,…
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Sustaining Tradition: Pottery and Reed Crafts in Modern Homes
For thousands of years, clay utensils for cooking and storing food have been an integral part of households in Sumer, the earliest known civilisation in what is now southern Iraq. Pottery holds a profound significance in Iraqi culture, where ancient civilisations relied on clay for constructing homes, crafting cooking tools,…
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Abbasid Palace: Baghdad’s Majestic Legacy
The Abbasid Palace is recognised to be one of the most important heritage sites in Baghdad, located to the left bank of the Tigris River. It was built approximately between 1179 to 1225 AD by the Caliph Al-Nasser, which is towards the end of the Abbasid Dynasty. Entirely built with…
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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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Interview with Fashion Designer Dhamyaa Al Saffar
Dhamyaa Al Saffar is an Iraqi traditional fashion designer who has created her brand a year ago, inspired by people’s passion to learn about Iraqi culture and history. Her initial ‘Our Heritage’ association aimed to revive Iraqi heritage in British cities, especially for foreign people who are not Iraqi themselves.…
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Iraqi Handicrafts Gallery Exhibits Unique Cultural Pieces
Baghdad – (iina) Shine On Gallery Exhibition is back in Baghdad with new handicrafts made by independent artists and business owners. Most of the arts and crafts represent the Iraqi culture with jewellery, paintings, home decorations, and many more. It is also a great place for tourists to explore the…
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Iraq National Museum Exhibits its Ancient Artefacts
Baghdad – (iina) The Iraq National Museum is an archaeological museum based in Baghdad. It was established in 1926 and since then exhibits ancient Mesopotamian artefacts. Visitors can see the various man-made historical objects representing the Babylonian and Sumerian era from pottery to metal work. Unfortunately, the museum faced theft…
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Annual Conference of the Antiquities and Heritage Authority
https://youtu.be/z-9Q3NyccdI Baghdad – (iina) A conference was held in Baghdad, covering topics of tourism and projects of opening new museums all around Iraq. The Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Kasem Taher Al-Sudani, shares more about the event. Date Created: 20th December, 2023 Date Taken: 13th December, 2023 Location: Baghdad Country:…
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The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
Karbala – (iina) The Al-Abbas Shrine is located in Karbala where Muslims visit the shrine mostly during Muharram to pray to Hazrat Abbas, who was the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Visitors gather to pray and show respect to their Imam. The shrine went through a few renovations in…
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