Baghdad

Baghdad, the capital and largest city of Iraq, is a major cultural and commercial centre of the Islamic community. It is currently the second largest city of the Arab World, and was once the largest city of the Middle Ages. Despite repeated invasions and wars, the city has withstood the sands of time and still retains its power and value in the Arab World. In the history of the country, it is the second most historically significant city after the ancient city of Babylon.

The Tigris River that flows through the city of Baghdad is the major reason that this city has been populated throughout the eras of human civilisation. The structures of the city are a fine example of Persian architecture and various civilisations throughout time that formed this kingdom. Baghdad was also one of the most prestigious educational and intellectual centres during its peak, a hub for the elites of the Islamic and Arab World, and was a key location in many tales and scenes. Today, Baghdad is an accumulation of the history and heritage of the glory of the Persian Kingdom from the Middle Ages. The National Museum of Iraq, despite being negatively affected by the wars and invasions, still hosts a mighty collection of ancient artefacts dating back thousands of years, showcasing the evolution and the prestige of the Arab civilisation. The Bab Al-Wastani or Bab Khorasan is among the few remnants of Baghdad's original glory, one of the four original gates of the walled city. The city is also adorned with grand monuments to commemorate the valiant spirit of the warriors and soldiers who fought for the integrity of the land, as well as tombs and mausoleums of the mighty caliphs who ruled the land.