Kahramana

Kahramana is a bronze sculpture showing a woman standing above forty jars with a total height of 330 centimeters (11 feet). The artwork displays skilled casting techniques in its detailed construction.

Sculptor Mohammed Ghani Hikmat created this artwork in 1971 as part of a national push to shape Baghdad's public spaces through art. The work emerged during a period when the city sought to transform its appearance through new artistic installations.

The fountain shows a scene from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in which a woman pours hot oil into jars to stop hidden thieves. The figure represents female cleverness and bravery in a well-known Arabic story.

The sculpture sits at Kahramana Square intersection between Karrada Dakhil and Karrada Kharij neighborhoods and serves as a central meeting point. Visitors can reach the bronze figure easily on foot and view it from different angles.

The artwork is one of the few Middle Eastern public pieces featuring a female protagonist from classical Arabic literature in a prominent role. This distinction made the sculpture noteworthy in its era and remains significant in art history.

Location: Baghdad Governorate

Inception: 1971

Creator: Mohammed Ghani Hikmat

Height: 330 cm

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 33.31136,44.42412

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08