Category: Iraq

The persistent pillaging of Iraq’s millennia-old treasures; Will Spiers; New Arab

Photo: Fakhri Mahmood

Efforts to destroy Iraq’s variegated heritage remain. Spanning four millennia, Iraq hosts a wealth of intangible global heritage, from the Assyrian city of Ashura to the Abbasid’s seat in Samarra. Regrettably, both of these sites are now in danger.

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Winter rains revive Iraq’s famed marshlands; Jacqueline Aguilera; Albuquerque Breaking News

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Black buffaloes wade by means of the waters of Iraq’s Mesopotamian marshes, leisurely chewing on reeds. After years of drought, winter rains have introduced some respite to herders and livestock within the well-known wetlands.

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Top 10 Oldest Inhabited Cities of the World: Complete List and Details; Tulika Tandon; Jagran Josh

Photo: Jagran Josh

Take a look at the list of top 10 oldest cities of the world which are still inhabited by the human population. Jericho on the West Bank dating back 11000 years to Varanasi from India being 5000 years old, find out all about these cities below.

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Past meets present amidst the Ruins of Babylon; KAWA

The ancient city of Babylon, home of the city’s famous Hanging Gardens, one of the world’s seven Ancient Wonders, has received even more attention as of late. The ruins of the site, which date back to over 2,600 years ago, were registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2019, and have become a regular pilgrimage for students and other visitors keen on exploring the ancient site and push the limits of what is considered by some to be forbidden territory.

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