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| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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 The Sultan. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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Sherazade. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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Many of the squares (which are actually circles) in the district have sculptures from the 1001 Arabian Nights. This is Aladin's Lamp. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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Detail of Aladin's Lamp. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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The serving girl about to pour hot oil into the jars where Ali Baba's 40 Thieves are hiding. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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The jars where the 40 Thieves are hiding. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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Pouring hot oil. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
1001 Arabian Nights |
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The Carpet of Wind: Flying carpets are a common theme in the 1001 Arabian nights. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
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Park on the East bank of the Tigris. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Karada |
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Three men in a park by the Tigris. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi is dedicated to a Persian sufi teacher. It is located in an industrial part of the city. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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Abbasid stonework. Omar Sahrawardi was born in 1144 and died in Baghdad in 1234 |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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Detail above the entrance. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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Inscription on metalwork. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The courtyard. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The entrance to the mosque. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The compex has a conical dome. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The entrance to Omar Sahrawardi's tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
|
Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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Detail of the entrance above the tomb. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
|
Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The carved tomb door. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
|
Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The tomb of Omar Sahrawardi and the final Caliph of Baghdad, Mustasim Billah. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The tiled minaret. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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Detail of the minaret. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
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Shrine of Omar Sahrawardi |
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The conical dome is leaning as seen from a nearby motorway. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
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Wastani Gate |
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Wastani Gate dates from 1120. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
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Wastani Gate |
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Wastani Gate is the only remaining of four gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
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Wastani Gate |
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Part of the city walls. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Khadamiya is a Northern suburb famous for its Shia shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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The streets around the shrine are traffic free and packed with shops. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Halva is one of the many sweets on sale. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Lokoum (Turkish delight). |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Sweet sellers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Two men. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Nuts and raisins. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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One of the many rich desserts on sale in the streets around the Imam al-Kadham Shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Fruit. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Restaurant. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Street scene with local transport for pilgrims. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Kunefi, a creamy dessert. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Baklava and other sweets. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Nuts and sweets. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Ice cream and juice bar. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Row of shops. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Biscuit and sweet shop. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Sweet and nut shop. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Shoppers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The Eastern entrance of the Imam al-Kadham Shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The Imam al-Kadham Shrine is the largest Shia mosque in Baghdad. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Decoration above the entrance and the two gold domes. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The gold topped minarets. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Detail of the minarets from the Eastern entrance. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The decoration on the gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The shrine contains the tombs of Abbasid Caliph, al Mansur and two of the Prophet's descendants who died in the 8th century. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Taking a lamb to be sacrificed at the Imam al-Kadham Shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Tiled tower. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The shrine dates from 1524 and is on the site of an Abbasid cemetery. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Tiled tower. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The beautifully tiled tower is over the Southern entrance. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Detail of the tiled tower. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The current mosque dates from 1515 and is the largest Shia mosque in Baghdad. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Pilgrims. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Golden ceiling. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Carved window and tiled inscriptions. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Islamic prayers. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The shrine has four gates. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Detail of the Southern Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The shrine is highly decorated. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Preparing to enter the shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Golden minaret and the shrine wall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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The Western Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Pilgrims at the Western Gate. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Two minarets and a decorated gateway. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Golden domes. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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Detail of the golden domes sparkling in the afternoon Sun. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
Imam al-Kadham Shrine |
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View of the entire shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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A group of women. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Sweet stall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Different types of bread. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Shops and pilgrims. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Jewellry shops. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Taking photographs. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Families in the narrow streets. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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T-shirt seller. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Jewellry shop. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Bangles. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Shops and stalls. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Religious items. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Clay tablets from Karbala used by Shia Muslims when the pray. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Quran lecturns and other religious items. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Prayer beads. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Blue pendants with the evil eye. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Religious stalls. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Evil eye and religious inscriptions. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Prayer beads and the evil eye. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Shops and people outside the Imam al-Kadham Shrine. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Kebab stall. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Market street. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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|
Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
|
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Sweet shop with two young men. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Stall holder. |
2022 |
| Iraq |
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Baghdad |
Khadamiya |
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Shop selling dolls. |
2022 |
