Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund SandarsBaghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Aerial view of the walled city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) as it might have appeared in the 8th century AD
The Imam of Baghdad brought before the Caliph on a charge of heresy from the Tarikh-i-Alfi, ca. 1592 - 1594
The Siege of Baghdad by Tahir, from the Tarikh-i-Alfi, ca. 1592-94. Creator: UnknownThe Siege of Baghdad by Tahir, from the Tarikh-i-Alfi, ca. 1592-94
British Reception in Baghdad, 1865. Creator: W Henry PiersonBritish Reception in Baghdad, 1865
Six Men in a Round Boat, Baghdad, ca. 1870. Creator: UnknownSix Men in a Round Boat, Baghdad, ca. 1870
Siege of Baghdad, Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama... 839 A.H. / A.DSiege of Baghdad, Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victory) of Sharaf al-din Ali Yazdi, Dhu l Hijja 839 A.H./A.D. June-July 1436
Timur before Battle, Folio from a Dispersed Copy of the Zafarnama... A.H. 839 / A.D. 1436Timur before Battle, Folio from a Dispersed Copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-din Ali Yazdi, A.H. 839/A.D. 1436
Conquest of Baghdad by Timur, Folio from a Zafarnama... Dhu l Hijja 839 A.H. / A.DConquest of Baghdad by Timur, Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victory), Dhu l Hijja 839 A.H./A.D. June-July 1436
The British Entry into Bagdad, March 11, 1917, (c1920). Creator: UnknownThe British Entry into Bagdad, March 11, 1917, (c1920). Sir Frederick Stanley Maude leads the Indian Army into Baghdad, Iraq, First World War
Bagdad and the Persian Campaign, First World War, end of April 1916, (c1920). Creator: UnknownBagdad and the Persian Campaign, First World War, end of April 1916, (c1920)....map showing approximately the lines of the British advance from the Persian Gulf
The Hour of Fate on the Tigris, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe Hour of Fate on the Tigris, 1916. The Mesopotamian campaign on the Middle Eastern front was fought between the Allies and the Central Powers of the Ottoman Empire
The Union Jack Flying Over Bagdad, 1917. Creator: UnknownThe Union Jack Flying Over Bagdad, 1917.From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Text page from a Materia Medica of Dioscorides, c. 1224. Creator: Abdallah ibn al-Fadl (Iraq)Text page from a Materia Medica of Dioscorides, c. 1224. This page is one of about thirty folios, now dispersed among various public and private collections
The Reign of Nushirwan, the Combat between the Khan of Chin and the Haitalians (verso), cThe Reign of Nushirwan, the Combat between the Khan of Chin and the Haitalians (verso) from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940-1019 or 1025), c.1299
Khusrau Parviz Fleeing Bahram Chubineh and Being Saved by Angel Sarush (recto)…, , cKhusrau Parviz Fleeing Bahram Chubineh and Being Saved by Angel Sarush (recto) from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940-1019 or 1025), c. 1299
Three physicians preparing medicine, from an Arabic translation of the Materia Medica of Dioscorides, 1224. This page is one of about thirty folios
Folio from an Arabic translation of the Materia Medica of Dioscorides, 1224. CreatorFolio from an Arabic translation of the Materia Medica of Dioscorides, 1224. This page is one of about thirty folios, now dispersed among various public and private collections
Bahram Chubineh captured by Khusrau Parviz (verso)…, c. 1299. Creator: UnknownBahram Chubineh captured by Khusrau Parviz (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940-1019 or 1025), c. 1299
Baghdad, 1890. Creator: UnknownBaghdad, 1890. Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, largest city of the Middle Ages with a population of more than a million. Instructed by Al-Mansur ((754-775 AD), it took four years to build (764-768)
Muslim Cemetery, Baghdad, c1918-c1939. Creator: UnknownMuslim Cemetery, Baghdad, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards
Typical Street in Baghdad, c1918-c1939. Creator: UnknownTypical Street in Baghdad, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards
Shiite Mosque of Al-Kadhimain, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Built in the 16th century, this mosque is noted for its elaborate tilework
Muqarnas (stalactite vault), Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir
Arch in sunlight, Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir
Facade of the Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir
Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. View through arches in shadow. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir
Minaret of the Suq al Ghazal Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977
Bab el Wastani, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. The Bab-al Wastani is the only remaining gate of the old walled city of Baghdad
Mosque of the Caliph, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977
Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924), British Army officer, 1917Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861?1924), British Army officer, 1917. Townshend led the disastrous first British Expedition against Baghdad during World War I
A street in Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimA street in Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
Turkish money changers, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimTurkish money changers, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
Unloading cargo from a boat, Muhaila, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimUnloading cargo from a boat, Muhaila, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
View of a street from the North Gate, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimView of a street from the North Gate, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
Washerwomen on the banks of the Tigris, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimWasherwomen on the banks of the Tigris, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
Fruit market in Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimFruit market in Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
Baghdad from an aeroplane, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimBaghdad from an aeroplane, Iraq, 1925. RAF official photograph. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
The Tallisim, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimThe Tallisim, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. The tower of the ancient city walls of Baghdad, which was built by Al-Mansur, the second Abbasid Caliph, who founded the city in the 8th century
The entrance gate of the Kadimain Mosque leading to the tomb of the Imam Moosa Al Kadim, 1925. Artist: A KerimEntrance gate of the al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. The gate leads to the tomb of the Imam Musa al-Kadhim, one of two Shia Imams buried within the mosque
The golden domes and minarets of the al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimThe golden domes and minarets of the al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Two of the Shia Imams are buried within the mosque, which was built in the 16th century
The Kadhimiya, the holy city near Baghdad, from an aeroplane, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimThe Kadhimiya, the holy city near Baghdad, from an aeroplane, Iraq, 1925. RAF official photograph. Today a suburb of Baghdad, the Kadhimiya is a holy city to Shia Muslims
The tomb of Zubayda, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimThe tomb of Zubayda, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Zubayda (d832) was the wife of Harun El Rashid (763-809), the fourth Abbasid caliph
Modern Baghdad, the City of Caliphs, Iraq 1925. Artist: A KerimModern Baghdad, the City of Caliphs, Iraq 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
Baghdad, Iraq, c1910s
Tigris River, Samarra, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918. The new nation of Iraq came into being in 1921
A British officer in a shoe shop, Baghdad, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918
Fruit stall, Baghdad, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918
Indian camel trooper, Baghdad, 1918