Iraq gained independence in 1932 as the Kingdom of Iraq, which became a republic in 1958. The modern era has seen Iraq facing challenges, including the rule of Saddam Hussein, the 2003 …

Jan 23, 2025 · Iraq - Ancient Mesopotamia, Saddam Hussein, War: This discussion surveys the history of Iraq since the 7th century ce. For the earlier history, see Mesopotamia. In 600 Iraq …

6 days ago · Iraq, country of southwestern Asia. During ancient times, lands that now constitute Iraq were known as Mesopotamia (“Land Between the Rivers”), a region whose extensive …

Today, Mesopotamia is known as present-day Iraq. [ 1 ][ 2 ] In the broader sense, the historical region of Mesopotamia also includes parts of present-day Iran, Turkey, Syria and Kuwait. [ 3 ][ …

Oct 18, 2024 · Iraq, historically known as Mesopotamia, is one of the oldest civilizations, dating back to 6000-5000 BCE during the Neolithic Ubaid period. It was the center of several ancient …

The Iraq History website is the first of its kind in the Arab world, presenting the history of Iraq in both Arabic and English. Through 60 knowledge portals, it offers the most extensive published …

Jan 14, 2025 · New discoveries by a UCF researcher and her team at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Kurd Qaburstan, including clay tablets with ancient cuneiform writing, a game board and …

The first dynasty of Babylon, also called the Amorite Dynasty, comprises eleven reigns with a total duration of three centuries (1894-1594 B.C.). In that time, the civilization of Iraq reached a …

From the Oriental Institute’s First Field Expedition to Iraq in 1919–20 up to the present day, the OI has sought to understand, reveal, and protect the complex civilizations that emerged in a …

From its ancient Mesopotamian roots to its tumultuous modern history, Iraq has remained one of the focal points of the Arab world for centuries. In this article, we explore the timeline from …