Victory Arch, Monument in Hay Zawra, Baghdad, Iraq
Two crossed swords measuring 45 meters in length emerge from bronze hands, forming a grand entrance to Baghdad's central district.
Constructed between 1986 and 1989, the monument incorporates metal from weapons of Iraqi soldiers who died during the Iran-Iraq War.
The monument serves as a central location for national celebrations and gatherings, holding significance in contemporary Iraqi society.
The Victory Arch stands at coordinates 33.3052°N and 44.3865°E, near several other monuments within the accessible Zawra Park area.
British manufacturers crafted the bronze hands while German metalworkers forged the stainless steel blades, weighing 24 tons each.
Location: Baghdad
Inception: 1986
Creator: Khaled al-Rahal, Mohammed Ghani Hikmat
Official opening: August 8, 1989
Made from material: stainless steel, bronze, reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 33.30517,44.38646
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
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