Iraq Collection (#6)

Kuphar boats on the Euphrates (colour litho)
8663559 Kuphar boats on the Euphrates (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kuphar boats on the Euphrates River)

Alexander inspecting the Ruins of Esagila (litho)
8660923 Alexander inspecting the Ruins of Esagila (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander inspecting the Ruins of Esagila)

General view of the Ur Royal Cemetery excavations looking South-East showing the grave of Meskalamdug the royal tomb
7214688 General view of the Ur Royal Cemetery excavations looking South-East showing the grave of Meskalamdug the royal tomb and the great death pit

Comparative table between hieroglyphs and several ancient alphabets including the Phenician, Sumeriian and Chaldean
NWI4954384 Comparative table between hieroglyphs and several ancient alphabets including the Phenician, Sumeriian and Chaldean.; (add.info)

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A surgeon on trial in front of Hammurabi accused of having caused the loss of the eye of a member of the upper class by
3033778 A surgeon on trial in front of Hammurabi accused of having caused the loss of the eye of a member of the upper class by an unskilful operation, if found guilty his hands would be amputated

Sinbad the Sailor by Edmund Dulac, 1911 (screen print)
3036018 Sinbad the Sailor by Edmund Dulac, 1911 (screen print) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Sinbad the Sailor holding court in a grand palace)

Rich Shiite merchants in BAGDAD (Iraq)
JAB4121618 Rich Shiite merchants in BAGDAD (Iraq).; (add.info.: Rich Shiite merchants in BAGDAD (Iraq).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Cuneiform tablet with Gilgamesh Flood Epic, Babylonian, Southern Iraq (displayed at the British Museum)
536607 Cuneiform tablet with Gilgamesh Flood Epic, Babylonian, Southern Iraq (displayed at the British Museum) 17th century BC (object); Universal History Archive/UIG

Representation of the doctor, Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
ELD4859390 Representation of the doctor, Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037) at the court of the Kakouyid emir Ala ad-Dawla Muhammed in Isfahan (Isfahan) after his escape from prison

The eye according to Hunain ibn Ishaq also called Johannitius (809-873) Baghdad physican and philosopher
527123 The eye according to Hunain ibn Ishaq also called Johannitius (809-873) Baghdad physican and philosopher, c.1200 (manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Rhases (Rhazes, Razi, Al-Razi, Razis, or Rases) (840-923) Persian scholar in his laboratory in Baghdad
ELD4868620 Portrait of Rhases (Rhazes, Razi, Al-Razi, Razis, or Rases) (840-923) Persian scholar in his laboratory in Baghdad, Iraq (Portrait of Razi, polymath, physician)

Wars
Alibaroodi

Wars
Alibaroodi

Pope Francis
Alibaroodi

Alone
Husain ALSaeed

The Way to Karbala
Bahaadeen Al Qazwini

Zuhair Al Shammaa

Girl from Al Ahwar
Zuhair Al Shammaa

Page from an Herbal Manuscript (image 2 of 2), 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from an Herbal Manuscript (image 2 of 2), 13th century

Distant Fronts, In Mesopotamia; Arrival of General Maude's British Troops... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Mesopotamia; Arrival of General Maude's British Troops into Baghdad, March 11, 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Plaque, 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 8th century

View on the Tigris, near Djebar; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View on the Tigris, near Djebar; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View on the shores of the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View on the shores of the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Tauk Kesra; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Tauk Kesra; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Jews of Mesopotamia; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Jews of Mesopotamia; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Lady of Baghdad; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Lady of Baghdad; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Kara Fatima, the Kurdish princess, and her suite; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Kara Fatima, the Kurdish princess, and her suite; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Girl of Baghdad; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Girl of Baghdad; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Jewess of Bussorah; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Jewess of Bussorah; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Jew of Bussorah; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Jew of Bussorah; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Persians of Bussorah; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Persians of Bussorah; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Jonah beneath the Gourd. Creator: Per Persson
Jonah beneath the Gourd, Unknown date

The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Sow and Pigs in the Wadi L'Kasab...1857. Creator: Unknown
The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Sow and Pigs in the Wadi L'Kasab (Reed Valley) in Chaldea, 1857. Detail of a bas-relief from the South West Palace, the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh

The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Locust-bearer, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Locust-bearer, 1857. Detail of a bas-relief from the South West Palace, the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh

Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Margill, the Residence of the British Consul, near Bussorah, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Margill, the Residence of the British Consul, near Bussorah, [Basra], 1857. Engraving after a sketch by an officer belonging to the expeditionary force...Margill...is

Additions to the Assyrian Sculptures at the British Museum: The King in his Chariot, 1856. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Additions to the Assyrian Sculptures at the British Museum: The King in his Chariot, 1856. Slab...from the North Palace at Kouyunjik, discovered in 1854 by Mr

Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Creator: Sumerian culture
Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Creator: Sumerian culture
Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Creator: Sumerian culture
Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Silver Dirham. Abbasid Empire, Al-Ma'mun, Herat, Khorasan, 813-833. Creator: Numismatic, Oriental coins
Silver Dirham. Abbasid Empire, Al-Ma'mun, Herat, Khorasan, 813-833. Private Collection

Shipping the Great Bull from Nimroud, at Morghill, on the Euphrates, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Shipping the Great Bull from Nimroud, at Morghill, on the Euphrates, [Iraq], 1850. The drawing from which the Engraving...is taken has been brought over by one of the Messrs

Light & Shadow
Alibaroodi

Resistance
Gabriel99

Life & Death
Alibaroodi

The Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, aerial view Date: circa 1920s

Supposedly ruins of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 6th century BC
LRI4732396 Supposedly ruins of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 6th century BC by Babylonian, (6th century BC); Babylon, Iraq; (add.info.: Mesopotamia)

Suspected Iraqi super gun seized at Teesport. Tees Dock. 13th April 1990

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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.