Iraq Collection (#2)

RAF C17 Carrying Humanitarian Aid for Northern Iraq
A Royal Air Force C-17 aircraft at RAF Brize Norton is refuelled before delivering humanitarian aid to Cyprus, for forwarding to Northern Iraq in support of Operation Shader

Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Iraq. Late Preh
Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Early writing tablet recording the allocation of beer. Iraq. Late Prehistoric period. 3100-3000BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Neo-Sumerian. Statue of Gudea. Girsu, Iraq. 2120 BC. Cuneifo
Mesopotamia. Neo-Sumerian. Ruler Gudea of state of Lagash. Diorita statue. From Girsu (modern Telloh). Iraq. 2120 BC. Cuneiform inscription. Detail. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

King Faisal I of Iraq
King Faisal bin Hussein bin Ali al-Hashimi (Faisal I) of Iraq (1885-1933)

Karbala, Iraq. Satellite image of Karbala, the capital city of the Al Karbala province, Iraq. Shi a Muslims consider it to be one of the holiest places in the world

At the Guildhall, London; Lord Allenby, Emir Faisal, Mr Lloyd George and Lady Allenby. 7 October 1919

Kurdish souvenirs for sale below the citadel of Erbil (Hawler), capital of Iraq Kurdistan, Iraq, Middle East

The Standard of Ur. 2600 -2400 BC. War panel. Babylonian art. Mosaic. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. Ur

Turriff-Burden advertisement - Iraq oil pipelines
Advertisement for Turriff-Burden Ltd of Brentford, UK, who supplied 315 miles of pipeline for the Iraq Petroleum Company in the 1960s. Date: 1961

Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam. It stands on the site of the grave of Husayn ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad

Tours to Mesopotamia (Iraq) with Thomas Cook & Son
Cover illustration for Tours to Mesopotamia (Iraq) under the management of Thomas Cook & Son Ltd, showing a group of three men brewing mint tea in a Middle Eastern street scene

Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Mesopotamia
Miss Gertrude Bell pictured in the Illustrated London News - described as a Staff Political Officer in Mesopotamia (Iraq) on the eve of the Cairo Conference to discuss the future of Mesopotamia

American Mission Hospital, Basra, Iraq, WW1
American Mission Hospital, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War. circa 1916

Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 12th century: Byzantine, other Christian states, Abbasid Caliphate, Seljuks, Fatimids

Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, head of a large Bedouin Arab tribe in Iraq. Date: circa 1920

Gertrude Bell on Horseback - Baghdad, Iraq

IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. Ruins of the Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, built c2100 B.C. Photograph, c1932

A flagpole covered in plates of Murano glass with the Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Baghdad, Iraq - A great dome sits at 12 degrees over the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. Its 42m disc represents the shield of a fallen soldier

The eye according to Hunain ibn Ishaq also called Johannitius (809-873) Baghdad physican and philosopher. Manuscript c1200

Bridge over the River Khasa at Kirkuk, Iraq Date: circa 1910s

Tigris River, Iraq - The Tomb of the Prophet Ezra at Al-ʻ Uzair. The present buildings (depicted here), which unusually comprise a joint Muslim and Jewish shrine

GMDE2A-00032
Baghdad straddling the Tigris River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Cairo Conference
The Conference at Cairo to discuss Mesopotamia (Iraq) in 1921 attended by Winston Churchill, King Faisal of Iraq, Sir Percy Cox, Gertrude Bell

HMS EDINBURGH D97 on patrol in the Northern Arabian Gulf. 08 / 03 / 2003
Royal Navy type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh is pictured in the Northern Gulf during Operation Telic in 2003

The Maidan at Kirkuk, Iraq
The Maidan (town square or meeting place) at Kirkuk, Iraq Date: circa 1910s

The Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

British troops on the way to Baghdad, Mesopotamia, WW1
British troops by the Tigris, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), on the way to Baghdad during the First World War. Date: 1916

Narrow street in Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, WW1
A narrow street in Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

GRAPEVINE, 1229. A grapevine from an Arabic manuscript of Dioscorides De Materia Medica, northern Iraq or Syria, 1229

Biplane with crew and arabs in the desert, Iraq
A biplane in the desert with crew and arabs, somewhere in Iraq

View of a fully armed train, Iraq
View of a fully armed train with the number 29 painted on its side, on a railway track somewhere in Iraq. Date: circa 1920

British soldiers walking past a train, Iraq
Three British soldiers walking past a train, somewhere in Iraq

House of reeds, Warka, Iraq, Middle East

Marsh Arabs near Qurna, Iraq, Middle East

Marsh Arab village, Iraq, Middle East

Game boards from excavations at Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Staircase on ziggurat, ruins of Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Village in the Marshes, Iraq, Middle East

Jude the Apostle
SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE (also known as Thaddeus): he spread the Good Word in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) but when he went to Persia he was put to death

France / Iraq: Vintage Orient Express poster London to Baghdad in Eight Days featuring the Ctesiphon Arch near Baghdad
The Orient Express was the name of a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL)

Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)
5049847 Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 31.1x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Lady tulip, Tulipa clusiana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c. 9th-8th century B. C. (ivory)
5054677 Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 8.8x10.3 x2.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus
3899813 View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus, and of the remains of the exterior walls, from Mosul, 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Mesopotamia: low relief in limestone of Ur-Nanshe (Our nanshe), King of Lagash
JLJ4670650 Mesopotamia: low relief in limestone of Ur-Nanshe (Our nanshe), King of Lagash. Sumerian period. From Tello Paris

View of Mosul (Iraq), on the banks of the Tiger River, drawing by Eugene Flandin
LSE4325026 View of Mosul (Iraq), on the banks of the Tiger River, drawing by Eugene Flandin, to illustrate the expedition to Nineveh, from 1844 to 1860, of Vivian de Saint Martin

Iraq-Kuwait tensions 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News with an article written by Cyril Falls on the tensions in Kuwait arising over Iraqi claims to sovereignty over the oil-rich state

Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Iraq: From Ancient Empires to Modern Warfare" Witness the power and might of the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank as it patrols outside Basra, Iraq, safeguarding its borders. The skies come alive with U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters in flight, delivering essential supplies and support to troops on the ground. Journey back in time with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards & Gulf War Tank, commemorating their heroic role during one of history's defining conflicts. Immerse yourself in ancient Mesopotamia as you envision an Assyrian king commanding his chariot through vast landscapes. Marvel at the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a testament to human ingenuity and beauty that once graced this land. Gain insights into regional dynamics with a political map showcasing The Middle East's intricate web of nations and boundaries. Step aboard Qantas' Short C-Class flying boat VH-ABD for a glimpse into aviation history and its impact on connecting distant lands like Iraq. Experience a day filled with technological prowess alongside the Royal Corps of Signals as they navigate communication networks critical for military operations. Discover HMS Sedgefly, a formidable river gunboat from World War I that played a crucial role in Mesopotamia's turbulent waters. Uncover Emir Faisal's historic presence at Wejh (now in Saudi Arabia), where he laid foundations for modern-day Iraq amidst shifting alliances during WWI. Travel through time and admire the grandeur of Ishtar Gate – an iconic symbol representing Babylonian civilization’s artistic brilliance. Delve into antiquity with an ancient map depicting Persia’s sprawling territories; published over 140 years ago but still evoking wonder today. From captivating historical landmarks to contemporary military endeavors, Iraq beckons us to explore its multifaceted heritage and the resilience of its people.