| Country |
Details |
Photo |
Description |
Year
Taken |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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View from a gate.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
 |
Vase with flowers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Pink flowers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Houses and trees.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
 |
Niche with Quranic incscription.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Detail of a tiled inscription.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Base of a gate on the Northern side of the shrine.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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View of the interior from one of the northern gates.
|
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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3D tiled ceiling.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Prayer Hall viewed from one of the northern gates.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The interior is decorated with lights, mirrors and chandeliers.
|
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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The golden dome from the inside.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The interior is very glittery.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The men's Prayer Hall is part of the inner courtyard.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The inner courtyard is 95m by 75m.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Byzantine style columns.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Decorated ceiling and chandeliers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Tiled walls and arches of the men's entrance to the tomb.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The golden entrance to the tomb.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Tiles above the entrance to the tomb.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
 |
The tomb of Hussein, grandson of the Prophet.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The dome above the tomb.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The tomb is covered with gold, silver and precious stones and inscribed with verses from the Quran.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The tomb from the women's section, separated from the men by a marble screen.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Woman praying.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The gold and silver tomb below the swirling dome.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The cenotaph of Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet who died in the Battle of Karbala in 680. Shias commemorate his death by scurging themselves.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The decorated dome above the tomb.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Woman reading by the tomb.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Byzantine style columns mark the exit from the tomb area.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Women in the prayer hall.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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A group of women outside the shrine at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Qabalah Gate and clocktower at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Beautifully lit niche.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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One of the ten gates lit up at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The Martyrs' Gate at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Night time view into one of the gates.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Bright lights.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Chandeliers lit at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The clocktower at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The streets around the shrine at night.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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One of several gates.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Lit inner gateway.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Women's entrance.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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The streets around the shrine.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
 |
One of several gates.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
Site / Event : Shrine of Hussein
|
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Street scene.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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One of the many eateries in the pedestrian part of the city.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Large family.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Drink seller.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Restaurant.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Buying sweets.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Sweet seller.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Young girl.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Man.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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People outside a fast food eatery.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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The streets around the shrines.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Market street.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Shoppers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Narrow market street.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Shoe seller.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Perfume shop.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Bottles of perfume.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Juice stall.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Sweet shop.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Ice cream seller.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Karbala's sweets for sale.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Frozen desserts.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Juice stall.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Three bakers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Dates.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Grilled chicken.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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The Shrine of Abbas from a narrow market street.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Local transport.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Shia prayer tablets. These are made from Karbala clay and are used during prayer on the carpet so that the worshipper's head touches "soil from Karbala".
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Prayer beads.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Shoppers and shop keeper.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Religious items.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Kebab shop.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Religious items.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Fruit stall.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Sweet shop.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Sweet sellers.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Grilled chicken.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Tea shop.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Making bread.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Metalware.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Juice bar.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Fruit stall.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Prayer beads.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Juice bar.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Sweet seller.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Tea stall.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Tea break.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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The Shrines of Hussein and Abbas are connected by a marble causeway.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Pilgrims in the causeway between the two shrines.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
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Two men.
|
2022 |
| Iraq |
City / Town : Karbala
|
 |
Man.
|
2022 |
were added from 1 February 2025.