Baghdad, Iraq, Christmas 2016

NOTE: The photos have not been taken in stable situation. All photos are subject of copyright.

Years after the end of bombardment, signs of war can be seen everywhere in the center of Iraqi capital Baghdad.

Baghdad looks quite Shia in these days. Some Iraqi friends believe, comparing to Saddam era, people have become more religious in the land.

The 5-star Hotel Palestine; the hotel got fame worldwide in 2003 when an American tank fired a shell on it, killing two journalists.

The building of Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage.

National Museum of Iraq (formerly known as Baghdad Archaeological Museum)

Morning traffic in Baghdad starts on 7:00 and hopefully ends on 10:00!

Once upon a time it was the office of SwissAir in Baghdad.

The Caliphs Mosque (aks Khulafa Mosque)

 Mansour Mall, in the rich and relatively modern Mansour district of Baghdad

 QUZI, a traditional food in Iraq

Baghdad International Airport (formerly known as Saddam Airport) Road.

An old aircraft of Iraqi Airways in the entrance of Baghdad International Airport

 Video:  Christmas time in Baghdad:

Copyright Holder: Pejman Akbarzadeh 
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