Bibliograph

Iraq, the ancient sites & Iraqi Kurdistan : the Bradt guide, Geoff Hann, Tina Townsend-Greaves, with Maria Oleynik

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Iraq, the ancient sites & Iraqi Kurdistan : the Bradt guide, Geoff Hann, Tina Townsend-Greaves, with Maria Oleynik

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Iraq

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1276790918

Responsibility statement

Geoff Hann, Tina Townsend-Greaves, with Maria Oleynik

Sub title

the ancient sites & Iraqi Kurdistan : the Bradt guide

Summary

"Ideal for both armchair and in-destination travel, [this book] covers history, archaeology and culture, including iconic sites such as Babylon and Ur, the stunning architecture of the country's mosques, the natural beauty and wildlife of the Marshes and beautiful Iraqi handicrafts. New for this edition are more archaeological sites in the south, including Telloh and Charax Sparinou, Alexander the Great's port city. Muslim sites and festivals are covered, as is the influence of Shia Islam and the geo-politics of the region. The authors bring their considerable knowledge and understanding of Iraq to provide all the practical and background information needed for a successful trip. Advice on cultural awareness and religious sensitivity in the context of Iraqi history, along with where to get the latest information on which parts of the country you can still visit, make this an invaluable guide."--Publisher

Table Of Contents

Background information -- History -- Archaeology -- Practical information -- Between the two rivers: Baghdad and environs ; East and west of Baghdad ; Kirkuk and Mosul ; The road south ; Return from Basra -- Iraqi Kurdistan: Practicalities in Kurdistan ; Erbil and environs ; Duhok and environs ; Sulaymaniyah and enviorns

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