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| Iraq |
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Samarra |
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Al Askari Mosque |
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 Entrance to one of the shrines. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
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Al Askari Mosque |
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Ceiling over one of the shrine entrances. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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The spectacular interior. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Women in the shrine area. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Women reading the Quran. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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The gold and silver tomb of a Shia Imam below a chandelier. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Three Shia imams are buried within the mosque. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Spectacular decoration. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Women at the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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The men's area. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Prayer for the imams buried in the shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Inside the shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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The spectacular interior. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Glass decorated dome over one of the tombs. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
|
Al Askari Mosque |
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Chandelier. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Samarra |
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Sunset near Samarra. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Kerbala is an important pilgrimage city. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Karbala has two important shrines making it the third most important pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims after Mecca and Medina. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Many pilgrims from Iraq and Iran visit every year. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Couple shopping at a stall selling religious items. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Bottles of perfume. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Coffee seller. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Shops selling fast food, Arabic sweets and juices. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Karbala at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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The area near the shrines is pedestrian. No motorised vehicles are allowed. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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The city is busy with pilgrims day and night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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The two shrines are separated by a marble causeway. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Shrine of Hussein is the third most important pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Hussein was the grandson of the Prophet so his shrine is sacred to both Shia and Sunni Muslims. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The death of Hussein led to the split between Shia Muslims (who consider him the rightful Caliph) and the Sunnis (who don't). |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The tomb of Hussein is beneath the golden dome. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The shrine is built on the site of the Battle of Karbala (680) where Hussein was killed. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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One of the two golden minarets. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The gate facing South is called the Qabalah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Qabalah Gate is topped by a tiled clocktower. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Golden dome over the clock. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The curved flank of the Qabalah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The upper part of the Qabalah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Qabalah Gate faces South. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The lower part of the Qabalah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The interior is highly ornate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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A riot of coloured tiles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Decorated ceiling. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of tiles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Decorated ceiling. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Chandelier. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The South West corner. The shrine occupies a whole block. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The building has eight gates for access. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The South East gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the South East Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Green and blue inscribed tiles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the base of the South East Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the external tiles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Material for the shrine was donated by Iran, a predominantly Shia country. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Flower tiles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Curved corner. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The East Gate is known as the Martyrs' Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the Martyrs' Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The interior from the Martyrs' Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the inner gateway. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Beautiful alcove above the entrance. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Prayer Hall from the Martyrs' gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The North East Gate is on one corner of the building. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The North East Gate is a riot of colourful tiles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Tiled inscription. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the North East Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The side of the North East Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Flowers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of flowers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Geometric patterns and flowers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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View from The North East Gate of the glittery interior. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Tiles in the interior. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Chandelier. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Prayer time. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Decorated gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The North East corner. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Golden minarets. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Martyrs' gate and the Qadi Gate on the far left. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Qadi Gate is rectangular. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the Qadi Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Qadi Gate's tiles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Tiled inscription with flowers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Wiping down the building. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Pilgrims. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Two Iranian pilgrims. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Tiled niches around the shrine between the gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Typical tiled niche. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of the tiles on a niche. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Al Sadarah Gate on the northern side of the shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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View from the Al Sadarah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Decorated ceiling. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Prayer. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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People leaving from the Al Sadarah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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View into the interior from the Sadarah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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View from the Al Sadarah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Woman at the Al Sadarah Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Old pilgrim. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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One of the colourful gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Iranian pilgrim outside a gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The gates provide stunning views to the interior. |
2022 |
