History & Culture in Iraq

At the heart of an otherwise bustling city lies some oddly abandoned and ignored historical ruins.

The legendary fortress of a female Kurdish warrior leader.

A surreal monument depicting a five-armed giant supporting a toppling cylinder seal.

The history of Mar Behnam Monastery is that of violence, intolerance, resiliency, and spirituality.

Qshla Koya is an Ottoman fortress located on a hillock in the central quarter of Koya.