Heritage

  • Mosul Announces Landmark Assyrian Mural Project

    The city of Mosul has unveiled plans for one of the largest artistic endeavours in Iraq, featuring the carving of a monumental Assyrian mural. Written in ancient cuneiform script, the mural will span over 5,000 square metres and is situated in the cultural complex on the eastern side of Mosul.…

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  • Masqanta Church Rehabilitation Efforts Underway in Mosul’s Old City

    The Technical Deputy Governor of Nineveh, Omar Namik Al-Moula, recently conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation work at the historic Masqanta Church (Chaldean), located in the Al-Mayasa neighbourhood in the southern part of Mosul’s Old City. He was accompanied by the Inspector of Antiquities and Heritage of Nineveh,…

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  • The Minarets of Baghdad

    Minarets have been a powerful symbol throughout Iraq for generations.  They hold special significance culturally, religiously and historically. These towers are much more than an architectural feat, but rather a symbol of Iraq’s rich cultural and religious heritage.  Baghdad alone is home to over 1,000 mosques, and each mosque has…

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  • Minister of Culture Attends “Three Walls” Exhibition at UNESCO

    His Excellency, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, attended the opening of a significant exhibition titled “Three Walls: The Story of the Place in Old Mosul,” held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The event, which showcases the story of resilience and heritage in Mosul, featured powerful…

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  • Arab Document Day Celebrates National Identity and Heritage Preservation

    On 28 October 2024, coinciding with Arab Document Day, His Excellency the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Professor Dr. Ahmad Fakkak Al-Badrani, inaugurated the conference titled “The Document is National Identity.” The event also featured a special exhibition of historical manuscripts, organised by the House of Books and Documents.…

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  • Historic Babylon Lake Revived: Minister Announces Plans for a Landmark Museum

    In a monumental step towards preserving Iraq’s rich heritage, the ancient city of Babylon witnessed the revival of its iconic lake today. The inauguration ceremony, led by Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, and Minister of Water Resources Eng. Aoun Diab, marked the completion of cutting-edge…

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  • Husseini Heritage Manuscripts Exhibition: A Tribute to Legacy and Culture

    Under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shi’a Al-Sudani and the guidance of Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani, the Iraqi Manuscripts House at the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage launched the “Husseini Heritage Manuscripts” exhibition. This event commemorates Imam Hussein (AS) by displaying ancient…

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  • Annual Taf Exhibition Unveils Artistic Narratives

    The enduring themes of pain and martyrdom are vividly captured in the artwork showcased in the Ministry of Culture’s halls. On Monday 19th August, Dr. Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani, the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, inaugurated the annual Taf exhibition, organised by the Department of Public Art. The event, overseen…

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  • Restoration of Zumurrud Khatun Shrine: A Timely Preservation of Baghdadi Heritage

    The ancient shrine of Zumurrud Khatun is currently undergoing reconstruction, directed by the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani. Architectural and engineering experts have begun the initial phase of the refurbishment, with completion anticipated within 40 days. The project is overseen by the commission’s head, Mr.…

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  • Girsu: a Trip to Ancient Sumer with Dr Sébastien Rey

    Aerial view of the British Museum rescue excavations at the Temple site showing the old 19th century trenches.

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