Top 10 Interesting Facts About Iraq
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1 You'd be surprised to know that iraq is home to the world's first and oldest known writing system developed around 3200 bc known as cuneiform it uses about 600 signs instead of the alphabet.
2 The epic of gilgamesh the world's first written story narrates the adventures of a legendary king who fought to preserve an ancient iraqi city.
3 A popular nickname for the capital and largest city baghdad is city of peace the name cradle of civilization for iraq is a common moniker reflecting the country's deep history.
4 Did you know that in the 11th 12th and 13th centuries baghdad was considered to be the largest city in the world and possibly the first to reach over one million residents.
5 Al-shahid monument also known as the martyrs memorial is a monument dedicated to the iraqi soldiers who died in the iran-iraq war.
6 With its 143.1 billion barrels of proved oil reserves iraq ranks third in the world behind venezuela and saudi arabia in the amount of oil reserves iraq's rapidly growing economy is emerging as an engine of growth in the middle east and a key player in international energy markets.
7 Did you know that production of honey and its trade is a major industry in iraq for 5000 years iraqis have been keeping bees honey is an important source of food and income for many iraq families and it is known as a miracle cure in the country.
8 The seven thousand-year-old citadel of urbil has an illustrious history and can be compared to other greats like it is and biblos the massive castle in the center of the city is a great highlight here and is also a unesco world heritage site.
9 You'd be intrigued to know that the ancient abandoned ruins of durkheir gelts who date back 3500 years and this part of iraq used to be the heart of the cradle of civilization of southern mesopotamia.
10 Did you ever notice that the common superstition of being afraid of black cats originally began here in iraq eating with the left hand is considered to be offensive quite weird right also it is not considered rude in iraq to eat food quickly or without utensils in fact it is a sign to the host or hostess that the food is delicious.
And in this Article I will show you one more facts about Iraq.
11 Did you know that iraqis celebrate new years twice the first celebration is muharram on the first month of the muslim calendar some iraqis also celebrate new year's eve on december 31 of the gregorian calendar that was it for iraq we'll be back soon till then keep learning.
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1 You'd be surprised to know that iraq is home to the world's first and oldest known writing system developed around 3200 bc known as cuneiform it uses about 600 signs instead of the alphabet.
2 The epic of gilgamesh the world's first written story narrates the adventures of a legendary king who fought to preserve an ancient iraqi city.
3 A popular nickname for the capital and largest city baghdad is city of peace the name cradle of civilization for iraq is a common moniker reflecting the country's deep history.
4 Did you know that in the 11th 12th and 13th centuries baghdad was considered to be the largest city in the world and possibly the first to reach over one million residents.
5 Al-shahid monument also known as the martyrs memorial is a monument dedicated to the iraqi soldiers who died in the iran-iraq war.
6 With its 143.1 billion barrels of proved oil reserves iraq ranks third in the world behind venezuela and saudi arabia in the amount of oil reserves iraq's rapidly growing economy is emerging as an engine of growth in the middle east and a key player in international energy markets.
7 Did you know that production of honey and its trade is a major industry in iraq for 5000 years iraqis have been keeping bees honey is an important source of food and income for many iraq families and it is known as a miracle cure in the country.
8 The seven thousand-year-old citadel of urbil has an illustrious history and can be compared to other greats like it is and biblos the massive castle in the center of the city is a great highlight here and is also a unesco world heritage site.
9 You'd be intrigued to know that the ancient abandoned ruins of durkheir gelts who date back 3500 years and this part of iraq used to be the heart of the cradle of civilization of southern mesopotamia.
10 Did you ever notice that the common superstition of being afraid of black cats originally began here in iraq eating with the left hand is considered to be offensive quite weird right also it is not considered rude in iraq to eat food quickly or without utensils in fact it is a sign to the host or hostess that the food is delicious.
And in this Article I will show you one more facts about Iraq.
11 Did you know that iraqis celebrate new years twice the first celebration is muharram on the first month of the muslim calendar some iraqis also celebrate new year's eve on december 31 of the gregorian calendar that was it for iraq we'll be back soon till then keep learning.
Do subscribe to our website we will see you soon in the next Article God Bye.
