| Country |
Details |
Photo |
Description |
Year
Taken |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Entrance to one of the shrines.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Ceiling over one of the shrine entrances.
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2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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The spectacular interior.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Women in the shrine area.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Women reading the Quran.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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The gold and silver tomb of a Shia Imam below a chandelier.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Three Shia imams are buried within the mosque.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Spectacular decoration.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Women at the tomb.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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The men's area.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Prayer for the imams buried in the shrine.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Inside the shrine.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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The spectacular interior.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Glass decorated dome over one of the tombs.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
Site / Event : Al Askari Mosque
|
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Chandelier.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Samarra
|
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Sunset near Samarra.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Kerbala is an important pilgrimage city.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Karbala has two important shrines making it the third most important pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims after Mecca and Medina.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Many pilgrims from Iraq and Iran visit every year.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Couple shopping at a stall selling religious items.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Bottles of perfume.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Coffee seller.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Shops selling fast food, Arabic sweets and juices.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Karbala at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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The area near the shrines is pedestrian. No motorised vehicles are allowed.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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The city is busy with pilgrims day and night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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The two shrines are separated by a marble causeway.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Shrine of Hussein is the third most important pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Hussein was the grandson of the Prophet so his shrine is sacred to both Shia and Sunni Muslims.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The death of Hussein led to the split between Shia Muslims (who consider him the rightful Caliph) and the Sunnis (who don't).
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The tomb of Hussein is beneath the golden dome.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The shrine is built on the site of the Battle of Karbala (680) where Hussein was killed.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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One of the two golden minarets.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The gate facing South is called the Qabalah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Qabalah Gate is topped by a tiled clocktower.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Golden dome over the clock.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The curved flank of the Qabalah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The upper part of the Qabalah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Qabalah Gate faces South.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The lower part of the Qabalah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The interior is highly ornate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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A riot of coloured tiles.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Decorated ceiling.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of tiles.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Decorated ceiling.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Chandelier.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The South West corner. The shrine occupies a whole block.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The building has eight gates for access.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The South East gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the South East Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Green and blue inscribed tiles.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the base of the South East Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the external tiles.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Material for the shrine was donated by Iran, a predominantly Shia country.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Flower tiles.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Curved corner.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The East Gate is known as the Martyrs' Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the Martyrs' Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The interior from the Martyrs' Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the inner gateway.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Beautiful alcove above the entrance.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Prayer Hall from the Martyrs' gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The North East Gate is on one corner of the building.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The North East Gate is a riot of colourful tiles.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Tiled inscription.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the North East Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The side of the North East Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Flowers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of flowers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Geometric patterns and flowers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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View from The North East Gate of the glittery interior.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Tiles in the interior.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Chandelier.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Prayer time.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Decorated gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The North East corner.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Golden minarets.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Martyrs' gate and the Qadi Gate on the far left.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Qadi Gate is rectangular.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the Qadi Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Qadi Gate's tiles.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Tiled inscription with flowers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Wiping down the building.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Pilgrims.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Two Iranian pilgrims.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Tiled niches around the shrine between the gates.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Typical tiled niche.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of the tiles on a niche.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Al Sadarah Gate on the northern side of the shrine.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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View from the Al Sadarah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Decorated ceiling.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Prayer.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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People leaving from the Al Sadarah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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View into the interior from the Sadarah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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View from the Al Sadarah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Woman at the Al Sadarah Gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Old pilgrim.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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One of the colourful gates.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Iranian pilgrim outside a gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The gates provide stunning views to the interior.
|
2022 |
were added from 1 February 2025.