Iraqi Heritage


Cizre Dam Watch: the new report released by Save the Tigris Foundation

Cizre Dam Watch: the new report released by Save the Tigris Foundation

March 2025: Save the Tigris Foundation has released the Cizre Dam Watch Report, a comprehensive investigation into the risks posed...

  • Save the Tigris and Marshes
The Decision Maker and the benefits that are envisaged from finalising the Makhool Dam (3.3)

The Decision Maker and the benefits that are envisaged from finalising the Makhool Dam (3.3)

It is difficult to know all the benefits envisaged from finalising this dam. All available information highlights the importance of...

  • Anti-Dams Actions
Letter From Save the Tigris to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on Ashur, the Ahwar, and Makhoul Dam: Civil Society Concerns and Requests

Letter From Save the Tigris to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on Ashur, the Ahwar, and Makhoul Dam: Civil Society Concerns and Requests

From: Save the Tigris Campaign To: UNESCO World Heritage Centre Re: Threats to Ashur and Ahwar World Heritage Properties — Civil...

  • Anti-Dams Actions
Iraq’s Maritime Heritage Finds a Haven in the Classroom

Iraq’s Maritime Heritage Finds a Haven in the Classroom

Al-Fanar Media When he first glided through the Euphrates as a child in his grandfather’s “tarada,” a traditional Mesopotamian boat,...

  • Heritage
Baghdad’s Mustansiriya Madrassa Ready for World Heritage List

Baghdad’s Mustansiriya Madrassa Ready for World Heritage List

Al-Monitor Iraq’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced on Feb. 5 the launch of the rehabilitation project for Mustansiriya Madrassa, a historic school building...

  • Heritage
Century Ago and Today, Baghdad Street a Front Line in Revolt

Century Ago and Today, Baghdad Street a Front Line in Revolt

The Associated Press – Baghdad When discontented Iraqis sought independence from British occupation in 1920, Baghdad’s most prestigious new boulevard,...

  • Freedoms
A Training Prepares Young Men and Women to Protect the Rich Cultural Heritage in Dhi Qar

A Training Prepares Young Men and Women to Protect the Rich Cultural Heritage in Dhi Qar

September 2019 The cultural heritage of any country is a powerful force, one that operates at many levels. Economically, it...

  • Heritage
Training on Building and Running Advocacy Campaigns in Nasiriyah

Training on Building and Running Advocacy Campaigns in Nasiriyah

The Information Center for Research and Development in cooperation with Mashhofna Cultural Center held training on building and running advocacy...

  • Local Forums
Urim: A Civil Initiative to Protect the Ancient City of Ur

Urim: A Civil Initiative to Protect the Ancient City of Ur

Arabic | عربي Each year, hundreds of people visit the city of Ur, which lies to the west of Nasiriya...

  • Heritage