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Baghdad, Iraq - Firdos Square
Baghdad, Iraq - The Firdos ( The Firdaws ) Square - a rather stark illustration of British Colonial City planning/development, complete with double-decker bus and large roundabout complete with neat public flowerbeds! Site of the famous April 2003 toppling of Saddam Husseins statue shortly after the Iraq War invasion. Date: circa 1960s
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Media ID 18073919
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Baghdad Decker Double Double Decker Flowerbeds Iraq Iraqi Neat Roundabout
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and culture of Baghdad with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Firdos Square from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time, capturing the stark beauty of British colonial city planning in the heart of Iraq. The empty square, named "The Firdaws" or paradise in Arabic, stands as a testament to the past, inviting reflection and contemplation. Bring this piece into your home or office to add depth and intrigue to your space, and let the story of Baghdad unfold before your eyes.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.8cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, the Firdos Square in Baghdad, Iraq, presents a striking contrast of British colonial city planning and development against the backdrop of Middle Eastern culture. The square, named Firdaws (Heaven) in Arabic, is adorned with a large, neat roundabout, complete with lush public flowerbeds and a double-decker bus, reminiscent of the streets of London. The image, believed to have been captured in the 1960s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the influence of Western architectural design intertwined with the rich history and traditions of Iraq. The Firdos Square holds significant historical importance, as it was the site of the iconic toppling of Saddam Hussein's statue on April 9, 2003, following the Iraq War invasion. The statue's removal symbolized the end of Saddam Hussein's regime and the beginning of a new chapter for the Iraqi people. Despite the political turmoil that would unfold in the following decades, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when the influences of different cultures came together to create an intriguing blend of architectural styles and urban landscapes. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of history and the enduring power of symbolic gestures that shape the collective memory of nations.
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