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Culture of Iraq

Because of the Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, the cultural history of Iraq belongs to the world’s oldest. Iraq has famous poets, painters and sculptors which belong to the best in the Arab world.

Isfahan ©Flickr seier+seier

Isfahan ©Flickr seier+seier

Iraq is also known for the production of carpets. Architecture is best seen in Baghdad, where most of the buildings are rather new constructions, with some old buildings in between in excellent state.