National Museum of Iraq

The National Museum of Iraq exhibits over 500,000 artifacts spanning multiple civilizations, including pottery, jewelry, tablets, and ancient seals from Mesopotamian cultures.

Founded in the 1920s by archaeologist Leonard Woolley, the museum gathered collections from excavations across ancient Mesopotamian sites throughout the following decades.

The museum displays extensive collections of cuneiform tablets, Sumerian sculptures, Assyrian reliefs, and Babylonian artifacts that document the development of early writing systems.

Visitors can explore different sections organized chronologically from prehistoric times through the Islamic period, with detailed information panels in Arabic and English.

In 2003, the museum suffered extensive looting, but through international cooperation and local efforts, numerous artifacts were recovered and restored to their displays.

Location: Baghdad

Inception: 1926

Official opening: 1926

Website: https://theiraqmuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 33.32833,44.38580

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54