This thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Iraq remains the only dedicated guide to this ancient land. Up-to-date travel information is included, plus all the necessary safety details. Ideal for both armchair and in-destination travel, it 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.…mehr
This thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Iraq remains the only dedicated guide to this ancient land. Up-to-date travel information is included, plus all the necessary safety details. Ideal for both armchair and in-destination travel, it 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.
By Geoff Hann and Tina Townsend-Greaves - With Karen Dabrowska and Maria Oleynik
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Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate Natural history and conservation Government and politics Economy People Language Religion Education Culture Chapter 2 History Early Mesopotamia Before Sumer The Sumerians Babylon and Hammurabi The Assyrians Babylon revisited Persian conquest Alexander the Great The Umayyads The Abbasids The Mongols The Ottomans Modern times Chapter 3 Archaeology Introduction The history of archaeology in Iraq Archaeology in Iraq today Chapter 4 Practical Information When to visit Highlights Suggested itineraries Tour operators Red tape Police and military Getting there and away Health Safety Women travellers Travellers with disabilities LGBTQ+ travellers Travelling with kids What to take Money Budgeting Getting around Accommodation Eating and drinking Public holidays and festivals Shopping Media and communications Cultural etiquette Travelling positively PART TWO BETWEEN THE TWO RIVERS Chapter 5 Baghdad and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Tourist information and tour operators Where to stay Where to eat and drink Arts and entertainment Shopping Other practicalities What to see and do Around Baghdad Chapter 6 East and West of Baghdad Baquba Around Baquba The international border crossing in Diyala Province to Iran Fallujah Around Fallujah Ramadi Around Ramadi The international border crossings in Anbar Province to Syria and Jordan Rutba Balad Samarra Tikrit (Saladin) Around Tikrit Bayji Chapter 7 Kirkuk and Mosul Kirkuk Around Kirkuk Mosul Around Mosul To the north of Mosul To the east of Mosul To the west of Mosul To the south of Mosul Chapter 8 The Road South History Kerbala Around Kerbala Ukhaider Around Ukhaider Al-Hilla Babylon Around Babylon Ancient Borsippa (Birs Nimrud) Al-Kifl or Chifal Kufa Najaf Around Najaf Al-Hira Heading further south Diwaniyah Nippur (Niffar) Isin Samawah Around Samawah Uruk Larsa (modern Tel Senkereh) Tel Ubaid Eridu (Tel Abu Sharein) Ur Nasiriyah Chapter 9 Return from Basra Basra Around Basra Al-Qurna The Marshes Al-Uzair Al-Amarah Al-Kut Al-Hiba (Lagash) Wasit PART THREE IRAQI KURDISTAN Chapter 10 Practicalities in Kurdistan General information Practical information Highlights Suggested itineraries Tour operators and guides Red tape Embassies and other representation Getting there and away Health Safety Women travellers LGBTQ+ travellers Travellers with disabilities Travelling with kids What to take Money Getting around Accommodation Eating and drinking Public holidays Shopping Arts and entertainment Media and communications Business Cultural etiquette Travelling positively Chapter 11 Erbil and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Where to stay Where to eat and drink Entertainment Shopping Other practicalities What to see and do Around Erbil Chapter 12 Duhok and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Tourist information Where to stay Where to eat and drink Entertainment Shopping Other practicalities What to see and do Towards Turkey South of Duhok Northeast of Duhok Chapter 13 Sulaymaniyah and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Where to stay Where to eat and drink Shopping and entertainment Other practicalities What to see and do Around Sulaymaniyah Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Appendix 3 Bibliography Index
Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate Natural history and conservation Government and politics Economy People Language Religion Education Culture Chapter 2 History Early Mesopotamia Before Sumer The Sumerians Babylon and Hammurabi The Assyrians Babylon revisited Persian conquest Alexander the Great The Umayyads The Abbasids The Mongols The Ottomans Modern times Chapter 3 Archaeology Introduction The history of archaeology in Iraq Archaeology in Iraq today Chapter 4 Practical Information When to visit Highlights Suggested itineraries Tour operators Red tape Police and military Getting there and away Health Safety Women travellers Travellers with disabilities LGBTQ+ travellers Travelling with kids What to take Money Budgeting Getting around Accommodation Eating and drinking Public holidays and festivals Shopping Media and communications Cultural etiquette Travelling positively PART TWO BETWEEN THE TWO RIVERS Chapter 5 Baghdad and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Tourist information and tour operators Where to stay Where to eat and drink Arts and entertainment Shopping Other practicalities What to see and do Around Baghdad Chapter 6 East and West of Baghdad Baquba Around Baquba The international border crossing in Diyala Province to Iran Fallujah Around Fallujah Ramadi Around Ramadi The international border crossings in Anbar Province to Syria and Jordan Rutba Balad Samarra Tikrit (Saladin) Around Tikrit Bayji Chapter 7 Kirkuk and Mosul Kirkuk Around Kirkuk Mosul Around Mosul To the north of Mosul To the east of Mosul To the west of Mosul To the south of Mosul Chapter 8 The Road South History Kerbala Around Kerbala Ukhaider Around Ukhaider Al-Hilla Babylon Around Babylon Ancient Borsippa (Birs Nimrud) Al-Kifl or Chifal Kufa Najaf Around Najaf Al-Hira Heading further south Diwaniyah Nippur (Niffar) Isin Samawah Around Samawah Uruk Larsa (modern Tel Senkereh) Tel Ubaid Eridu (Tel Abu Sharein) Ur Nasiriyah Chapter 9 Return from Basra Basra Around Basra Al-Qurna The Marshes Al-Uzair Al-Amarah Al-Kut Al-Hiba (Lagash) Wasit PART THREE IRAQI KURDISTAN Chapter 10 Practicalities in Kurdistan General information Practical information Highlights Suggested itineraries Tour operators and guides Red tape Embassies and other representation Getting there and away Health Safety Women travellers LGBTQ+ travellers Travellers with disabilities Travelling with kids What to take Money Getting around Accommodation Eating and drinking Public holidays Shopping Arts and entertainment Media and communications Business Cultural etiquette Travelling positively Chapter 11 Erbil and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Where to stay Where to eat and drink Entertainment Shopping Other practicalities What to see and do Around Erbil Chapter 12 Duhok and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Tourist information Where to stay Where to eat and drink Entertainment Shopping Other practicalities What to see and do Towards Turkey South of Duhok Northeast of Duhok Chapter 13 Sulaymaniyah and Environs History Getting there and away Getting around Where to stay Where to eat and drink Shopping and entertainment Other practicalities What to see and do Around Sulaymaniyah Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Appendix 3 Bibliography Index
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