This article outlines the religious and archaeological importance of Samarra, a city north of Baghdad that currently faces the loss...
From the world’s earliest scientific and cultural institution to a neglected building concealed by dust and surrounded by commercial chaos,...
Conceived in 762, Al-Mansur’s ‘Round City’ was an incredible example of early urban design, setting the stage for the Islamic Empire’s golden era. While today, Baghdad has undoubtedly grown beyond the double-ring masterplan, its original layout was then the region’s largest construction project, providing a throne from which the Abbasid dynasty reigned.
In article Round City explores the social, cultural and creative meanings to better understand the overall success of the monument and its journey to becoming one of the most recognisable and relatable icons in Iraq.
In part three of the ARound: Najaf series, Paris-based Iraqi architect Turath Jamil discusses the traditional house architecture of Najaf....
In part six of Round City’s ARound: Najaf series, Iraqi architect and doctor Turath Jamil examines the city’s historic khans.
In this new series by Round City, Paris-based Iraqi architect Turath Jamil explores the architecture and history of one of...
Round City provides a historical reference of one of Baghdad’s most recognisable monuments When the idea of Baghdad’s Al-Shaheed Monument,...
In part four of the ARound: Najaf series, architect and Round City contributor Turath Jamil explores the history and architect...
Iraqi academic, architect and author Dr Khaled al-Sultany speaks with Round City about his work, his interest in the formative...