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State |
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Town |
District |
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Description |
Year
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| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Shrine of Hussein |
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 View from a gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Vase with flowers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Pink flowers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Houses and trees. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Niche with Quranic incscription. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Detail of a tiled inscription. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Base of a gate on the Northern side of the shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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View of the interior from one of the northern gates. |
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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3D tiled ceiling. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Prayer Hall viewed from one of the northern gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The interior is decorated with lights, mirrors and chandeliers. |
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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The golden dome from the inside. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The interior is very glittery. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The men's Prayer Hall is part of the inner courtyard. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The inner courtyard is 95m by 75m. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Byzantine style columns. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Decorated ceiling and chandeliers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Tiled walls and arches of the men's entrance to the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The golden entrance to the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Tiles above the entrance to the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The tomb of Hussein, grandson of the Prophet. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The dome above the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The tomb is covered with gold, silver and precious stones and inscribed with verses from the Quran. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The tomb from the women's section, separated from the men by a marble screen. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Woman praying. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The gold and silver tomb below the swirling dome. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The cenotaph of Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet who died in the Battle of Karbala in 680. Shias commemorate his death by scurging themselves. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The decorated dome above the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Woman reading by the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Byzantine style columns mark the exit from the tomb area. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Women in the prayer hall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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A group of women outside the shrine at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Qabalah Gate and clocktower at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Beautifully lit niche. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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One of the ten gates lit up at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The Martyrs' Gate at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Night time view into one of the gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Bright lights. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Chandeliers lit at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The clocktower at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The streets around the shrine at night. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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One of several gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Lit inner gateway. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Women's entrance. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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The streets around the shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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One of several gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
|
Shrine of Hussein |
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Street scene. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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One of the many eateries in the pedestrian part of the city. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Large family. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Drink seller. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Restaurant. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Buying sweets. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Sweet seller. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Young girl. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Man. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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People outside a fast food eatery. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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The streets around the shrines. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Market street. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Shoppers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Narrow market street. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Shoe seller. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Perfume shop. |
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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Juice stall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Sweet shop. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Ice cream seller. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Karbala's sweets for sale. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Frozen desserts. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Juice stall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Three bakers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Dates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Grilled chicken. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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The Shrine of Abbas from a narrow market street. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Local transport. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Shia prayer tablets. These are made from Karbala clay and are used during prayer on the carpet so that the worshipper's head touches "soil from Karbala". |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Prayer beads. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Shoppers and shop keeper. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Religious items. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Kebab shop. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Religious items. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Fruit stall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Sweet shop. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Sweet sellers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Grilled chicken. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Tea shop. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Making bread. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Metalware. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Juice bar. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Fruit stall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Prayer beads. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Juice bar. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Sweet seller. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Tea stall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Tea break. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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The Shrines of Hussein and Abbas are connected by a marble causeway. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Karbala |
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Pilgrims in the causeway between the two shrines. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Two men. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Karbala |
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Man. |
2022 |
