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- Video: At least 21 killed in Baghdad blasts near Green Zone
- Iraq, US to discuss extended stay for troops - Los Angeles Times
- Twin suicide car bombings in southern Iraqi city kill 22 near government compound
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- Baghdad - WikipediaFounded in 762 AD, Baghdad was established as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and became its most notable major development project. Within a short time, it evolved into a significant cultural and intellectual center of the Muslim world.
- History of Baghdad - WikipediaThe city of Baghdad (Arabic: بغداد Baġdād) was established by the Abbasid dynasty as its capital in the 8th century, marking a new era in Islamic history after their defeat of the Umayyad Caliphate. It replaced Seleucia-Ctesiphon, a Sasanian capital 35 km southeast of Baghdad, which was virtually abandoned by the end of the 8th century.
- Baghdad Governorate - WikipediaBaghdad Governorate (Arabic: محافظة بغداد Muḥāfaẓat Baġdād), also known as the Baghdad Province, is the capital governorate of Iraq. It includes the capital Baghdad as well as the surrounding metropolitan area.
- Baghdad | History, Population, Map, & Facts | BritannicaBaghdad, city, capital of Iraq and capital of Baghdad governorate, central Iraq. Its location, on the Tigris River about 330 miles (530 km) from the headwaters of the Persian Gulf, is in the heart of ancient Mesopotamia. Baghdad is Iraq’s largest city and one of the most populous urban agglomerations of the Middle East.
- The 10 Best Things to do in Baghdad, the Capital of IraqUpdated October 2024, The 10 Best Things to do in Baghdad, the Capital of Iraq was originally published in June 2022. Planning to travel to Baghdad as part of your greater Iraq itinerary? Well, look no further, I’ll give you all the details to help you plan your trip and get the most out of your visit to Baghdad.
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