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There are places you visit. And there are places you experience. The Mesopotamian Marshes, known in Arabic as Al-Ahwar, belong to the latter category. In the far south of Iraq, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers have shaped a landscape of water, reeds, islands and canals for thousands of years, there exists a way of
Hospitality in Iraq: a tradition that forms part of its identity When we think of travelling to Iraq, it is normal that the first image that comes to mind is that of a land full of history. Babylon, the ancient cities of Mesopotamia, the ziggurats, the southern marshes or the streets of Baghdad
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Breakfast in Iraq: much more than the first meal of the day When we talk about Iraq, it's common to think of ancient Mesopotamia, cities like Baghdad or some of the most important historical sites in the world. However, there is a much more everyday facet that rarely appears in guidebooks.
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A Journey to the Heart of Mesopotamia There are places you visit and places you feel. The National Museum of Iraq, in Baghdad, belongs to this second category. Entering its galleries is not simply walking past ancient display cases: it is walking alongside humanity's first steps, contemplating the birth of writing,
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Saddam Hussein: Personal Life and Rise to Power Saddam Hussein was born in 1937 in Tikrit. His childhood was marked by poverty, domestic violence, and a strong sense of self-improvement. From a young age, he developed an obsession with power and history, seeing great leaders of the past as role models. His
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Travelling to Iraq is much more than visiting archaeological sites, mosques or breathtaking landscapes. It also means getting to know the people who live there, their customs and especially their language. Two cultural pillars coexist in this country: the Arabic language and the Kurdish language. On my trips to Iraq, we don't just show monuments,
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Travelling to Iraq: A country full of history, spirituality and diversity Iraq, the cradle of millennia-old civilisations, is not only a destination for those seeking adventure or archaeology: it is also a place of deep spirituality and religious coexistence. While Karbala and Najaf stand out as sacred cities of Shi'a Islam, Iraq is home to a rich diversity of communities:
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Saddam Hussein's palaces represent a colossal manifestation of the power and ambition with which the dictator shaped the Iraqi landscape during his regime. Among these monumental constructions is the imposing Babylon Palace, built on an artificial hill overlooking the ancient ruins of Babylon, one of Iraq's most famous cities.
The history of Iraq, located in ancient Mesopotamia, has been shaped by the diverse civilisations that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Over the centuries, women have played pivotal roles, from mythological figures and monarchs to pioneers in fields such as architecture, medicine, the arts and music. This
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Ancient Mesopotamia, known as the cradle of civilisation, was not only a hotbed of technological and political innovation, but also a fertile ground for the growth of religious beliefs deeply intertwined with all aspects of daily life. In this region, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern-day Iraq and parts of Iraq), the
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