Timthal Baghdad

Timthal Baghdad is a bronze sculpture on a stone column in the city center, depicting a woman in Abbasid dress and standing approximately 13.5 meters high (44 feet). The figure sits upright and is adorned with Arabic inscriptions that frame the entire artwork.

The artwork was designed by Mohammed Ghani Hikmat in 2010 and was commissioned by the Mayor of Baghdad as part of a series of four public sculptures. It emerged during a period when the city was rebuilding its public art presence after difficult years.

The inscriptions on the column feature verses from a poem by Mustafa Jamal al-Din celebrating Baghdad's beauty and morning light. These words connect the figure to the city's literary heritage.

The monument is located in the city center and is easily accessible on foot using the main streets. It is visible from the outside, and visitors can stop by at any time to view the sculpture and its details.

The figure is depicted with a posture that subtly references early Mesopotamian artistic traditions, creating a dialogue between past and present. Sculptor Hikmat used this approach to blend historical imagery with contemporary form.

Location: Baghdad

Inception: 2010

Creator: Mohammed Ghani Hikmat

GPS coordinates: 33.31576,44.42640

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01