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It is located in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq. The Wadi-us-Salaam is an Islamic cemetery. It is known as one of the biggest cemeteries in the world. It holds over 5 million bodies.

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Located in Baghdad. It is known as one of the most celebrated Islamic sites that is a representation of the culture in Iraq. It is one of the primary sites for worship. It is still being constructed.

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Located in Baghdad, Iraq. This zoo used to have 650 animals before the invasion of 2003.

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Located southeast of modern Baghdad. Largest city in the world from 570 AD, until its fall in 637 AD, due to the Muslim conquest. The archway is one of the largest brickwork in the world.

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Museum in Iraq that was looted and went through during the invasion of 2003. It contained relics

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Located in Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.

Built around 1400 BC by King Kurigalzu of the Kassite Dynasty. Its purpose was in honor of the god Enlil. It is an important landmark for travelers. It is 57 meters tall. It is a popular site where families go to vacation.

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Located in the city of Ur.

This is the most preserved ziggurat in the world. Its significance was for agricultural purposes and for spiritual purposes as well. It was built by King Ur-Nammu around the 21st century BC.

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Located in Baghdad. Overlooks the Tigris River.

The structure was used for educational purposes since it had similarities to other school buildings in Iraq. It was “a major intellectual center during the Islamic Golden Age.”

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Located in Samarra city.

It was the largest mosque for 400 years before the armies of Hulagu Khan, in the invasion of Iraq, in 1278, destroyed it.

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He was a very influential person in the 21 st century to Iraq. He is a politician, dictator, and militia leader. He managed to build a great empire with his father’s influence of ideas. He formed a militia called the Mahdi Army. He has millions of followers. He has all this power but holds no position in the Iraqi government.

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Located in the city of Samarra.

It is one of Islam’s holiest sites. Built in 944. It suffered in incredible attack by ISIS in 2006 and in 2007. This is a picture before it was bombed. They reconstructed it in 2007.

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Located in central Baghdad.

This monument also represent the shield of a fallen soldier from the Iran war. Beneath the giant shield, there is a cube made up of layers metal said to represent the seven levels of Heaven in the Islamic faith. Inside there is red acrylic used to represent the blood of the Iraqi soldiers.

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Located in Baghdad, in the middle of a lake on an artificial island.

Built to commemorate Iraqi soldiers who died in the Iran war. The walls of the dome protect an eternal flame in the middle. They have a museum and library all around the monument.

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Located in Frido square.

This image shows American soldiers taking down Saddam Hussein’s statue. This shows how Americans soldiers were putting an end to the war and to Saddam Hussein. This image convinced many people in Arab countries that Iraq had been defeated, even though they first thought they were winning.

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They are located in the capital city of Iraq, Baghdad.

Saddam built these hands of victory to celebrate his “victory” over Iran. The entire monument is made out of the melted guns of dead Iraqi soldiers. Around the base they have the soldier’s helmets.

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Was the dictator of Iraq who was involved with the 9/11 attack on the US. President Bush told him to step down from office and to leave Iraq alone. After Saddam refused, the US launched an attack on Iraq. Hussein was put on trial for crimes against humanity (he killed thousands of his own people) and was executed on December 30, 2006.

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Located in the area of western Baghdad.

One of the largest place of worship for sunni muslims. It was designed to commemorate Saddam Hussein's victory and birthday.

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Located near the royal palace in Babylon.

One of the seven wonders in the world. It was thought to believe that they were built by King Nebuchadnezzar II to console his wife, Amytis because she missed her homeland that had mountains and greenery.

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Located 52 miles south of Baghdad.

A city that was referred in the biblical books of Daniel, Jeremiah, and Isaiah. It is also referred in the Book of Revelation. Its known for its impressive walls and buildings. It also has a reputation for its culture and learning.

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Located in Erbil.

Thought to be one of the longest inhabited site in the world. There has been people settled there for more than 8000 years.