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In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
In 2023, I travelled through southern iraq and Kurdistan. Rough itinerary: Basrah - southern marshes for the marsh Arabs - Ur and its ziggurat - Najaf - Babylon - Kerbala - Baghdad - Samarra - Hatra - Mosul and Nineveh - Karaqosh - Erbil - Akre for Nowruz - Mar Mattai - Jerwan - Lalish - Al Qosh - Duhok - Ahmedi - Barzan area - Shanidar Cave - back to Erbil - Soran - Rawanduz - Sulaymaniyah - Halabja - Hawraman - Tawella - Sulaymaniyah's Goyzha Mountain - Cyaxares tomb - Koya/Koysinjaq - Erbil.
Construction on this grand mosque began in 876 AD and was completed in 879 AD by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt. Its design was inspired by the Abbasid architecture prevalent in Samarra, Iraq, at the time. Notably, it's the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area and is admired for its unique minaret featuring an external spiral staircase. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is considered one of the most significant examples of Abbasid architectural style in Egypt and largely retains its original form.
Construction on this grand mosque began in 876 AD and was completed in 879 AD by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt. Its design was inspired by the Abbasid architecture prevalent in Samarra, Iraq, at the time. Notably, it's the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area and is admired for its unique minaret featuring an external spiral staircase. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is considered one of the most significant examples of Abbasid architectural style in Egypt and largely retains its original form.
A man, likely Muslim, wearing a traditional Arab cap and thobe (white garment), is seen in front of a historical mosque or similar building. The image shows the building's architecture, with a light beige/tan colored exterior, and a partly visible minaret. The clear sky suggests the time of day is likely midday or shortly after. The image likely depicts a moment of prayer or contemplation, with the man possibly performing salah (Islamic prayer) in front of the mosque.
Juyushi Mosque (1085 AD) atop Muqattam Hills offers panoramic Cairo views. Commissioned by Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali. Simple yet monumental Fatimid architecture. Notable for its location and historical significance.
Construction on this grand mosque began in 876 AD and was completed in 879 AD by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt. Its design was inspired by the Abbasid architecture prevalent in Samarra, Iraq, at the time. Notably, it's the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area and is admired for its unique minaret featuring an external spiral staircase. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is considered one of the most significant examples of Abbasid architectural style in Egypt and largely retains its original form.
A large, light beige mosque, likely in a desert climate, is the focus of the image. The sun is high in the sky, casting shadows and creating sunbeams that radiate from the minaret. Several people, dressed in traditional Muslim attire (robes and head coverings), are visible near the base of the building. They appear to be visitors or worshippers, possibly observing the architecture or preparing for prayer. The clear blue sky with scattered clouds suggests a bright, sunny day. The image highlights the architectural details of the mosque, including the minaret and decorative elements on the walls.
Construction on this grand mosque began in 876 AD and was completed in 879 AD by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt. Its design was inspired by the Abbasid architecture prevalent in Samarra, Iraq, at the time. Notably, it's the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area and is admired for its unique minaret featuring an external spiral staircase. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is considered one of the most significant examples of Abbasid architectural style in Egypt and largely retains its original form.
Construction on this grand mosque began in 876 AD and was completed in 879 AD by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt. Its design was inspired by the Abbasid architecture prevalent in Samarra, Iraq, at the time. Notably, it's the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area and is admired for its unique minaret featuring an external spiral staircase. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is considered one of the most significant examples of Abbasid architectural style in Egypt and largely retains its original form.
Juyushi Mosque (1085 AD) atop Muqattam Hills offers panoramic Cairo views. Commissioned by Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali. Simple yet monumental Fatimid architecture. Notable for its location and historical significance.
Juyushi Mosque (1085 AD) atop Muqattam Hills offers panoramic Cairo views. Commissioned by Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali. Simple yet monumental Fatimid architecture. Notable for its location and historical significance.
A decorative, ornate hanging lamp, likely part of the interior design of a mosque, is illuminated. The intricate carvings and calligraphy on the walls and the lamp itself suggest a historical or culturally significant space. No specific people are visible, but the scene depicts the artistry and craftsmanship found in Islamic architecture.
Juyushi Mosque (1085 AD) atop Muqattam Hills offers panoramic Cairo views. Commissioned by Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali. Simple yet monumental Fatimid architecture. Notable for its location and historical significance.