Heritage
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PHOTOS: See inside the historic markets of Baghdad
Traditional Iraqi goods are at home on offer among modern stationary and arts and crafts supplies. Souq Al-Saray, situated in Old Baghdad in a narrow street surrounded by brick domes at the end of Al-Mutanabbi Street, is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Iraq. The busy market,…
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Hilla’s historic neighborhoods face destruction
Specialists in Iraq’s heritage sites have called for the “prevention of their destruction, and the need for their appropriation by the state”, stressing the importance of “transforming them into tourist sites to enhance the local economy.” The researcher and director of the Babylon Antiquities Inspection, Ayed Al-Tai, explained that “the…
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Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Date Published: 27 October, 2022 Reference Number: BAB271022V Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood by the British military in 1937.
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Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse after years of neglect from authorities and lack of investment in key infrastructure, despite their strategic importance for transport, both civil and commercial. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood…
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