Heritage
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Iraq Intensifies Inspections to Protect Archaeological Heritage Sites
Archaeological and heritage inspection teams in several Iraqi provinces have continued field monitoring visits to archaeological sites and mounds to strengthen protection measures and prevent illegal excavations and encroachments, according to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities. In Karbala province, archaeological staff conducted inspection tours across several historic mounds…
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Ramadan Food Bank Introduced in Iraq By the Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Culture’s Dar Al-Mamoun for Translation and Publishing has launched today, 23 February, this year’s first edition of its quarterly English magazine, Gilgamesh, with a focus on the various Iraqi Women’s days celebrated in March. The new digital edition dedicated a section highlighting the role of Iraqi women in…
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Photos: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
On February 18th, Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrated the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, with a conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya, at Waterstones bookshop. Click here to read the full interview with author Saleem Haddad. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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UNESCO Representative Visits Al Malwiyah Minaret
Iraq’s Al-Malwiyah Minaret in Samarra was visited by a UNESCO representative in Iraq, earlier this week. The Al-Malwiyah Minaret, also known as the Great Mosque of Samarra, is largely regarded as a unique architectural landmark, and a symbol of the history behind Iraq’s civilisations. This visit came as part of…
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Iraqi Storytelling and Legacy: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
From The Epic of Gilgamesh, the world’s oldest surviving written story, to Al-Mutanabbi, widely regarded as one of the most influential poets in the Arabic language, Iraq’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in storytelling. For centuries, stories have provided a space for creative expression, emotional release and, at times, quiet…
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Iraqi Palestinian Author, Saleem Haddad, Celebrates the Release of Novel ‘Floodlines’ in UK
Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrates the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, demonstrating the continued cultural contributions of the Iraqi diaspora. On February 18th, Haddad appeared at Waterstones, Islington, in conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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Field Visit Highlights Climate Threats to Aqar Quf Ziggurat
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities organised a field visit to the historic Aqar Quf Ziggurat to document the impact of climate change on archaeological heritage sites and promote women’s participation in heritage protection efforts. The visit was arranged by the Ministry’s Women’s Affairs Department in cooperation with the…
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Iraqi House of Fashion Supports Revival of Baghdad Textile Heritage
Organised by the Iraqi House of Fashion, an official visit to the General Company for Textile and Leather Industries’ carpet factory took place on Wednesday, 4th of February. Ms. Najwan Faris Abdullah, the Iraqi Fashion house’s Director General, organised the visit to the Kadhmiyah district based factory in cooperation with…
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Ancient Heritage Site in Kirkuk, Iraq Visited by UNESCO Representative
As part of ongoing efforts to document Iraq’s historic buildings and safeguard cultural century-old heritage sites, the Iraqi Maqam House in Kirkuk continues to play a vital role in preserving one of the country’s most significant artistic traditions. During a special visit, the Director of the Iraqi Maqam House welcomed…
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Finnish Ambassador to Iraq Visits Ancient City of Hatra
The Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Antti Putkonen, visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of the ancient city of Hatra in Al-Hadar district of the Nineveh governorate. Accompanied by the site’s official Mahmoud Al-Wardy, Ambassador Putkonen received a guided tour visit of the ancient archaeological site, spanning temples, stone carvings, and…
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