Iraqi National Museum

The National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad is one of the most renowned museums in the world for Mesopotamian archaeology. It houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient civilizations such as Sumer, Assyria, Babylon, and Akkad. Despite the looting during the 2003 invasion, the museum has since been restored and continues to stand as a symbol of Iraq’s cultural richness.

Highlights:
- Artifacts from Mesopotamia, including the first writing system (cuneiform tablets).
- The famous Warka Vase, an ancient carved stone vessel from the city of Uruk.
- Assyrian bas-reliefs, intricate sculptures, and cylinder seals.

Visitor Information:
Location: AL-Alawi area, Baghdad.
Hours: Open daily from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Ticket Price: 3,000 IQD for locals, 25,000 IQD for tourists.