Heritage
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Al-Chibayish Marsh Thrives During Tourist Season
Nasiriyah – (iina) Al-Chibayish marsh is a natural wetland in Nasiriyah. The wetland comes from the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, where many animals reside, such as birds and fishes, as well as other living things like papyrus plants. Tourists are now very keen to explore this area of Iraq due…
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The Statue of Kahramana Pours Courage on Iraqis
Baghdad – (iina) The famous Iraqi sculptor and artist, Mohammed Ghani Hikmat, enlightens a road in Baghdad by making a statue of Kahramana. This statue is an important figure in the story of ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’ from the ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ tales. The role of…
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The Scheherazade and King Shahryar Statue in Baghdad
Baghdad – (iina) Standing by shore of the Tigris River, on the Abu Nuwas Street, is the statue of Scheherazade and King Shahryar which represents a historical asset for Iraq. The statue is made by the artist Muhammad Ghani Hikmat in 1975, who created the most important sculptures around Baghdad.…
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A Sea in the Desert of Najaf
Najaf – (iina) The Najaf Sea is located in the middle of the desert in the west of the Euphrates River, and it is approximately 336 kilometres. The sea exists since ancient times, however, due to climate change it disappeared. The area used to join the Gulf’s Sea by water…
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Al-Ukhaidir Fortress: A Trip Back in Time
Karbala – (iina) This ancient palace was built approximately around 775 AD for Abbasid Prince Isa ibn Musa in the south of Karbala, Iraq. The palace consists of a rectangular shaped fortress built with stone with a combination of Sassanian style and Islamic architecture. A few artifacts have been found…
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Archaeological Missions of the Near East
The University of Heidelberg carries thorough archaeological research in the old city of Nineveh. The project is taking place after a collaboration between the General Authority for Antiquities and Germany. Their mission involves discovering archaeological sites and preserving heritage sites in Iraq. They have worked on many other sites, such…
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Al-Kadhimiya Mosque in Baghdad
https://youtu.be/NfC9_Bw7Uy0 Al-Kadhimiya Mosque is a sacred mosque in the oldest town of Baghdad which contains the tombs of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim and Imam Muhammad Al-Jawad. The beauty of the architecture is the reason for its title of being one of the most beautiful mosque in the world. Published: 5th September,…
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Al-Kadhimiya Shrine Illuminating the Oldest Town of Baghdad
Al-Kadhimiya Mosque is a sacred mosque in the oldest town of Baghdad which contains the tombs of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim and Imam Muhammad Al-Jawad. It is very famous amongst the Shia Muslim community and was built in 834 AD. The mosque includes two golden domes, Kufic inscriptions all over the…
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Infographic: Religious Tourism in Iraq
This infographic shows sites that attract religious tourism in Iraq, in the cities of Najaf, Karbala, Samarra and Baghdad.
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Exploring the Architectural Magnificence of Imam Hussein’s Shrine
The Imam Hussain shrine located in Karbala, Iraq, is a mausoleum dedicated towards the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed who was martyred in the year 680 A.D. This shrine is the one of the largest shrines in Iraq, with over 20 million visitors annually. It is known for its architectural…
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