‘Soul of old Baghdad’: city centre sees timid revival

In Baghdad, an Iraqi professor leads students on a walking tour of the historic center, highlighting the centuries-old stone wall built to protect the city from Mongol invaders. Despite decades of war and instability, renewed interest in Baghdad’s heritage is growing, with a focus on preserving Islamic architecture and restoring key historic sites like Al-Mutanabi Street and the old Serail. The municipality’s restoration efforts face challenges such as obtaining permission from absentee property owners and securing funding, but aim to revitalize Baghdad’s cultural and architectural identity for future generations.

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