Iraqi Collection

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Iraq - Tomb of Husayn Ibn Ali at 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

The Maidan (Square) at Kirkuk, Iraq. Kirkuk is the purported site of the tomb of the prophet Daniel. Date: circa 1910s

Persian pharmacy, 13th century artwork
Persian pharmacy. 13th century Arabic artwork entitled The Preparation of Medicine from Honey. This image was produced in Baghdad, Iraq, whilst it was still part of the Persian Empire

Babylonian wall tiles, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

The Arch of Ctesiphon - Iraq
The gigantic vaulted hall (the Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, an ancient Parthian city located southeast of modern Baghdad. It is traditionally recognised as the palace of Khosrow I

Babylonian wall tiles, exhibited at the Turkey Museum, Istanbul, from Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East

Lion, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

The ziggurat at Ur, Iraq, Middle East

WW2 - A Kurdish Company of the Iraq Levies: these local men who accompanied the British forces and collaborated with them in their attack on Rashid Alis troops at Habanniya Aerodrome

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

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

Westland Wessex 52 helicopters for the Iraqi Air Force

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

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)

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

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

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

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

de Havilland DH115 Vampire Trainer T55 333
de Havilland DH115 Vampire Trainer T55, 333, was delivered to the Iraqi Air Force in April 1953. Date: 1953

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

Close up of carved relief, Nimrud, Iraq, Middle East

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

Village in the Marshes, Iraq, Middle East

Hawker Fury of the Iraqi Air Force

Ziggurat, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Grindly, Marshes, Iraq, Middle East

Iraqi Kurdish people carry fire torches up a mountain where a giant flag of Iraq s
Iraqi Kurdish people carry fire torches up a mountain where a giant flag of Iraqs autonomous Kurdistan region is laid, as they celebrate Newroz Day, a festival marking their spring and new year

Basra, Iraq - The Rafidain Bank on Strand Road. Date: circa early 1950s

Market Place - A Quarter of Baghdad, Iraq. Date: 1910s

Serai, old Turkish Headquarters, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Serai, old Turkish Headquarters, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War. circa 1916

Remains of old British Residence, Magill, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Remains of the old British Residence, Magill, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War. circa 1916

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

Civil and Telegraph Office, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Civil and Telegraph Office, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War. circa 1916

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

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

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)

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

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

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Discover the captivating beauty and rich history of Iraq, a land steeped in ancient wonders and cultural treasures. Marvel at the grandeur of the Ishtar Gate, an iconic symbol of Babylonian architecture that once guarded the entrance to this legendary city. Immerse yourself in the solemnity of Karbala as you visit the Tomb of Husayn Ibn Ali, a revered site for Shia Muslims worldwide. Admire the intricate Babylonian wall tiles that tell tales of a bygone era, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and artistic prowess. Step back in time at a Persian pharmacy, where 13th-century artwork adorns its walls, offering glimpses into traditional healing practices. Behold The Arch of Ctesiphon towering majestically over Iraq's landscape—a testament to its glorious past as one of Persia's greatest cities. Feel your spirit soar as you witness the mighty Tigris River flowing through this historic land, providing life-giving sustenance to generations. Be awestruck by the Lion statues guarding ancient Babylon—an imposing reminder of power and strength from civilizations long gone. Ascend to new heights at the ziggurat in Ur—a monumental structure dedicated to worshiping deities and connecting with divine forces. Uncover stories from World War II as you delve into Iraqi history—see a Kurdish Company proudly serving under Iraq Levies' banner during turbulent times. Experience art come alive through mesmerizing Babylonian masterpieces like King Faisal I's Standard of Ur—an exquisite display reflecting opulence and regal splendor. Iraq beckons with its enchanting blend of heritage and resilience—a nation brimming with tales waiting to be discovered amidst its timeless landscapes.