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Baghdad
__ Online news about Baghdad. "Baghdad
News and analysis on current events, Baghdad business, finance, economy, sports
and more." - illustrated - From World News Network -
http://www.baghdad.com/
Baghdad __ "Baghdad (Arabic: بغداد Baġdād) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. With a
metropolitan area estimated at a population of 7,000,000, it is the largest city
in Iraq." An encyclopedic article with map and links to related materials. -
illustrated - From Wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baghdad
Baghdad __ An encyclopedic
entry with a general overview plus information about Baghdad economy, education,
Baghdad government, Baghdad history and a gallery of photos of Baghdad. -
illustrated - From LexicOrient -
http://i-cias.com/e.o/baghdad.htm
Baghdad __ "Baghdad was
founded in the 8th century following an Arab victory over a larger Persian army.
Baghdad was the seat of the Abbasid caliphate from the 9th to the 13th
centuries." You will find a look at the City of Baghdad and Baghdad history. -
illustrated - From globalsecurity.org -
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/baghdad.htm
Baghdad __ "Baghdad was founded (762) on the west bank of the Tigris by the
Abbasid caliph Mansur, who made it his capital. Its commercial position became
generally unrivaled and under the caliph Harun al-Rashid, Baghdad rose to become
one of the greatest cities of Islam." A brief look at Baghdad and its history
with links to related materials. - From factmonster.com -
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/world/A0805736.html
Baghdad Destruction __ Here
you will find a viewing of 35 images of works of art from the National Museum,
Baghdad, Iraq, along with information about the destruction and looting of that
important collection. - illustrated - From artlibrary.vassar.edu -
http://artlibrary.vassar.edu/Baghdad/
Baghdad History __ "Babylonian bricks bearing the Royal Seal of King
Nebuchadnezzar (sixth century BC) were found in the Tigris here. But whatever
settlement existed then, historic Baghdad was undoubtedly founded by the second
of the Abbasid Caliphs, Mansur (AD 750-775), and the name Baghdad is probably a
combination of two Persian words meaning 'Founded by God'. Arabs call it 'The
City of Peace'." A good look and links to more information. - From Asiatour.com
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http://www.asiatour.com/iraq/e-02bagh/ei-bag11.htm
Baghdad, Iraq __ Here is an
online collection of click-to-view pictures of Baghdad and background
information about historic buildings and sites in the city. - illustrated - From archnet.org -
http://archnet.org/library/images/sites.tcl?key=1492&select=place
Baghdad, Iraq News - Topix __
"Local news for Baghdad, Iraq continually updated from thousands of sources on
the web." - From Topix LLC -
http://www.topix.net/iq/baghdad
Baghdad in Islamic History __ "While Europe festered in the Dark Ages, Baghdad
was thus at the heart of a vibrant and diverse civilization. It was known as the
world's richest and most intellectual city of the time, and was second in size
only to Constantinople." A good look at Baghdad's history. - From About.com -
http://islam.about.com/cs/history/a/aa040703a.htm
Baghdad Photos at PBase.com __
You will find many galleries of Baghdad photos and numerous (hundreds) of
individual pictures of Baghdad. - illustrated - From PBase.com -
http://search.pbase.com/search?q=Baghdad
The
Economic History of Baghdad __ "The growth of Baghdad economy was
fueled by the demand generated by the caliphate. First there was the demand for
goods and services involved in building the structures; the oppulent palace
called the Golden Gate, the mosque, the barracks and the administrative
offices..." A general overview of Baghdad economic history. - illustrated
- From applet-magic.com -
http://www.applet-magic.com/baghdad2.htm
Iraq Baghdad News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News __ Up to the minute and
breaking news from Baghdad. - From EIN News -
http://www.einnews.com/iraq/newsfeed-IraqBaghdad
population
of Baghdad 2010 __ Baghdad population figure - From trueknowledge.com
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http://www.trueknowledge.com/q/population_of_baghdad_2010
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