Presentation on history of iraq
- 2. History of Iraq Presented to : Dr. Ummara Waheed By Zain Abbas
- 3. Whats you know about IRAQ
- 5. Ancient History of Iraq From start to now
- 6. • Iraq is located in south western Asia • Iraq covers most of the area of ancient Mesopotamia, • which centered on the land between the Rivers. • Mesopotamia, also called to as the “Fertile Crescent” was an important center of early civilization.
- 7. The first human civilization, called Sumer, has developed in Iraq around 4000 B.C. The land of Mesopotamia belonged to the Sumerians.
- 8. • Invented the wheel • Invented the first plow • Literature was produced recorded story, the Epic of Gilgamesh. • Science and art.
- 9. Unlike the Egyptians who believed that all land belonged to the pharaoh, Sumerians believed that everyone needs their private property. When the Sumerian civilization collapsed in 1700 B.C King Hammurabi took over the area and renamed it Babylonia. Hammurabi, a great leader known for creating the first recorded laws in history, united the Assyrians and Babylonians in harmony. King Hammurabi
- 10. Babylon, which is south of Baghdad, Babylonia became part of the Persian Empire, until Arab Muslims took over it.
- 11. Baghdad, capital city of Iraq, was the headquarters of the Abbasid empire which stretched out Islam all over Asia and beyond. • They built many mosques, schools, universities all in one. Madrasa Al-Mustansiriya Math and Science books destroyed by the Mongols
- 12. In Iraq, high priority to build buildings according to historic style, like archaeological sites, mosques, and government buildings Ziggurat of Nana, the temple of Ishtar, real gate , Assyrian Winged Lion and Bull Statue Guardians Ziggurat of Nana (the Goddess of the Moon )
- 13. Almalweeya in Samarra Taq i Kisra
- 14. Nice waterfall in Northern parts of Iraq
- 15. Climate in Iraq
- 16. Tropical in the east and southeast The west is mostly desert.
- 17. The northern parts of Iraq are mountainous and experience cold, harsh winters, and pleasant summer months.
- 18. In the summer, a dry, dusty wind called the shamal blasts through the country with dust storms, lasting for several days. 80% of the world's date supply is grown in Iraq.
- 19. More than 200 kind of Date palm varities in IRAQ
- 20. Religions and Ethics Group
- 21. 95%of the population of Iraq practice the religion Islam.(54% Shias and 41% Sunnis) • Assyrian • Turkoman • Chaldean • Armenian • Yazidi • Christians • Jewish
- 22. Shrine of Imam Ali, hazrat Adam & hazrat Nooh (A.s) in Al-Najaf, South of Iraq
- 23. The shrine of Imam Hussain (A.s) & Hazrat Ghazi Abbas Alamdar
- 24. Masjid e Kuffa
- 25. Imam Abu Hanifa Shrine & shrine of Abdul Qadir Jilani
- 26. Bigest Event in IRAQ (Ashora & Arbaeen walk )
- 27. Inside view of Ziyrat Muqadisa
- 28. Syriaan Church in Basra, Southern of IraqMarth Mariam Church in Baghdad
- 30. • The traditional dress that Iraqi men wear is the amama, Baqa, tohp. And for women Burqa
- 31. National Sports in Iraq
- 32. The Iraqi football team is called the "Brazil of Asia ”. In 2004. IraqwastheonylAsianocuntyrnihtefinals. Other popular sports in Iraq include wrestling, volleyball, taekwondo, karate and basketball
- 33. Younis Mahmoud is an Iraqi football icon. He is best known as the athlete who scored the winning goal for Iraq in the Asian Cup in 2007. Coach Ammo Baba, One of the BEST players and coaches.
- 34. Arts and Craft
- 35. The country of Iraq is known for its poets and painters and sculptors whom are among the best in the Arab world.
- 36. Traditional Food
- 37. Iraqi food is strongly influenced by its neighboring countries, Turkey and Iran. And native dish Fish on a stick barbeques on an outdoor grill Other popular dishes include Chicken with Fruit
- 38. Desserts are a favorite among the Iraqis. They include Baklawa and Zlabia, a pastry made of honey and nuts layered between paper-thin sheets of dough. There’s Kleacha. Dough inside it dates.
- 39. Thank you