Baghdad - Wikipedia
WEBWith the recognition of Iraq as an independent state (formerly the British Mandate of Mesopotamia) in 1932, Baghdad gradually regained some of its former prominence as a significant center of Arab culture, with a population …
Culture of Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBThe culture of Iraq (Arabic: ثقافة العراق) or the culture of Mesopotamia is one of the world's oldest cultural histories and is considered one of the most influential cultures in the world.
The Culture Of Iraq - WorldAtlas
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, was the hub of Iraqi art and culture for centuries. Islamic art and calligraphy is an important part of Iraqi art. Carpet weaving, ceramics, mosaics, etc., are some of the major crafts from the nation.
Baghdad | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Baghdad, capital city of Iraq. It is Iraq’s largest city and one of the most populous urban agglomerations of the Middle East. The city was founded in 762 as the capital of the Abbasid dynasty of caliphs, and for the next 500 years it was the most significant cultural center of Arab and Islamic civilization.
Baghdad - Abbasid, Caliphate, Iraq | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Baghdad - Abbasid, Caliphate, Iraq: Archaeological evidence shows that the site of Baghdad was occupied by various peoples long before the Arab conquest of Mesopotamia in 637 ce, and several ancient empires had capitals located in the vicinity. (See Babylon; Seleucia on the Tigris; Ctesiphon.)
History of Baghdad - Wikipedia
WEBBaghdad was the center of the Caliphate during the Islamic Golden Age of the 9th and 10th centuries, growing to be the largest city worldwide by the beginning of the 10th century. It began to decline in the Iranian Intermezzo of the 9th to 11th centuries and was destroyed in the Mongolian invasion in 1258.
Discovering Baghdad: Culture & Traditions - Over Your Place
WEBJul 18, 2023 · From the ancient ruins to the bustling bazaars, Baghdad offers a unique travel experience that will leave you captivated. Get ready to explore the cultural treasures, delve into the local traditions, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this magnificent city.
Baghdad — Google Arts & Culture
WEBLocated along the Tigris, near the ruins of the ancient Akkadian city of Babylon and the ancient Sassanid Persian capital of Ctesiphon, Baghdad was founded in the 8th century and became the...
Baghdad - Creative Cities Network - UNESCO
WEBNominated as the 2013 Arab Capital of Culture, the city is acknowledged as one of the Arab region’s principal centres of literary creation and has gained a reputation as a vehicle to foster tolerance, understanding and peace.
Iraqi - Core Concepts - Cultural Atlas
WEBThe modern capital, Baghdad, was the cultural and economic epicentre of the Islamic world for centuries. However, the legacies of Iraq have been overshadowed by the international and civil conflicts that have overwhelmed the nation for the past few decades.