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Al-Rashid Street, Baghdad
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Al-Rashid Street is one of the main avenues in downtown Baghdad, Iraq. Named after Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid, it is one of the most significant landmarks of the city due to its political, spiritu
Al-Rashid Street, Baghdad
The street during World War I.
The street during World War I.
An early stage of the street as seen from the gate of Bab al-Mu'adham in 1918.
An early stage of the street as seen from the gate of Bab al-Mu'adham in 1918.
The Mirjan Mosque and the newly constructed Abboud Building on the street during the 1960s.
The Mirjan Mosque and the newly constructed Abboud Building on the street during the 1960s.
Souk al-Safafeer
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Souk al-Safafeer is an ancient souk or bazaar in Baghdad, Iraq, that branches off al-Rashid Street and connects to al-Mustansiriyya Madrasa. The souk was established in Central Baghdad on the shores o
A part of the souk
A part of the souk
The souk selling copper pots and plates in 1932.
The souk selling copper pots and plates in 1932.
A coppersmith in the market in 1962, photographed by photographer Latif al-Ani.
A coppersmith in the market in 1962, photographed by photographer Latif al-Ani.