Iraq Collection (#8)

Bust of king Sargon of Akkad, Nineveh, c. 2300 BC (bronze)
3288638 Bust of king Sargon of Akkad, Nineveh, c.2300 BC (bronze) by Akkadian (c.2350-2150 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Photo © Zev Radovan

Costume of Nabuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, in the opera of Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901)
GIA4764238 Costume of Nabuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, in the opera of Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901), " Nabucco" first called " Nabucodonosor". Musee de la Scala, 1854

Statue of the priest and scribe Dudu de Lagash. c. 2600 BC (Diorite sculpture)
LRI4685493 Statue of the priest and scribe Dudu de Lagash. c. 2600 BC (Diorite sculpture) by Sumerian; Iraq Museum, Baghdad; (add.info.: Art Mesopotamia)

Queen Mary Theatre, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Queen Mary Theatre, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War. circa 1916

Royal Marine Commando Reservist Corporal Robert Kilgour is one of 21 Reservist preparing to go to Iraq. 23rd April 1981

Ziggurat, ancient city of Ur, The Ahwar of Southern Iraq, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iraq, Middle East

Victory Arch, Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East

Betaween Avenue, Baghdad, Iraq
Betaween (Battaween) Avenue, Baghdad, Iraq. circa 1950s

Baghdad, Iraq - Saadoun Avenue (now Saadoun Street). Date: circa 1960s

Where Tradition Locates the Garden of Eden - Valley of the Euphrates, 250 Miles N.W. of Babylon, Iraq (Mesopotamia), c1930s

Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men, possibly from Girdi Abdulaziz, (Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq)

Ottoman and Persian, after 1450 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Ottoman and Persian, after 1450 A.D. c1915. Map of empires in the Middle East during the 15th-17th centuries: Ottoman Empire at the accession of Mohammed II, 1451 AD, Additions 1481-1683

The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 8th century, and also showing the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, Caspian Sea

WW2 - Paratroop Tribesmen of the Iraq Levies in their traditional tribal costumes before going on leave from the R.A.F. station where they are training

Asia Minor, the Caucasus Region and Mesopotamia, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Map of part of the Middle East, showing eastern Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine

Map of the border between Russia and Turkey, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of the border between Russia and Turkey, First World War, (c1920). Map illustrating Turkeys disastrous Advance in the Caucasus and her Invasion of Persia - December, 1914 - January, 1915

The Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
he Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ascending tiered gardens in the ancient city of Babylon, near present-day Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq

Map to Illustrate the Mesopotamian Expedition, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Map to Illustrate the Mesopotamian Expedition, 1919. Showing the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, including the Turkish or Ottoman Empire, and parts of Russia, Persia and Egypt

The Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, Iraq
Interesting view (from the rear) of the gigantic vaulted hall (the Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, an ancient Parthian city located southeast of modern Baghdad, Iraq

The summer palace of Saddam Hussein, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

The ancient city of Ctesiphon with largest brick arch in the world, Iraq
The ancient city of Ctesiphon with largest brick arch in the world, Ctesiphon, Iraq, Middle East

Baghdad, Iraq - Firdos Square
Baghdad, Iraq - The Firdos ( The Firdaws ) Square - a rather stark illustration of British Colonial City planning/development

Archways at Az Zubayr, Iraq
Archways at Az Zubayr is a city in and the capital of Al-Zubair District, part of the Basra Governorate of Iraq. The city is just south of Basra. The name can also refer to the old Emirate of Zubair

Political map of South Western Asia. Map of the Near and Middle East, showing parts of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Plate 50 from The Times Atlas

Antique map of Persia and Arabia 1730
Original antique copper engraved map by H. Moll, titled Persia Sive Shahistana, published in 1747 for the Universal History (London, T. Osborne & J. Shipton, 8 vols. 1747)

The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Mask of Rabshakah, the King's Cupbearer, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Mask of Rabshakah, the King's Cupbearer, 1857. Detail of a bas-relief from the South West Palace, the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Hats and Shoes at Qaysari Bazaar

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Statue of Mubarak Ben Ahmed Sharaf-Aldin at the main entrance to The Citadel

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Ankawa, St Josephs Church

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, New Housing estate

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Memorial monument at Sami Abdul Rahman Park, - Formerly a large military complex, with detention centre, under the regime of Saddam Hussein

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Erbil Rotana Hotel

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Shoes at Qaysari Bazaar

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Looking across the rooftops of Qaysari Bazaars to The Citadel

Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Qaysari Bazaars, Shar park and The Citadel - claimed to be the oldest continuously inhabited town in the world

A Chinook helicopter from the Joint Helicopter Force, flying over the desert of the Middle East

An AWACS aircraft prepares to depart on a surveillance mission. SW Asia. 22 / 03 / 2003
A Royal Air Force E3D Sentry, AWACS, aircraft, deployed to the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to take off for a mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Babylonian priest and king
High priest and king of ancient Babylon. Antique hand-colored print

Nineveh on the Tigris, capital of ancient Assyria
Assyrian royal palace at Nineveh on the Tigris River, before its destruction in 612 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sabians or Star Worshippers - Iraq
Sabians or Star Worshippers - at the Baghdad Medical Mission, Iraq. A name given by the Shemitic peoples to those who worship the spiritual beings in the universe;

War Scars
Alibaroodi

Morena
Jan Slotboom

Aftermath
Alibaroodi

Man With Cane
Zuhair Al Shammaa

Gate of Ishtar, Babylon, Iraq, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Iraqi Minister of Development Mohammad Ghussein & colleagues
The Iraqi Minister of Development Mohammad Ghussein, colleagues and their spouses at the Department of Development - Baghdad, Iraq. Date: circa 1950s

An Arab Cafe in Baghdad, Iraq. Date: circa 1910s

Ziggurat Shrine, Iraq where the ancient Assyrians worshiped. Flat toped Ziggurat can be seen in with its shrine in the centre standing within a sacred enclosure, at Ur of the Chaldees in Mesopotamia

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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.