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During the years 1747–1831, Iraq was ruled by Mamluk dynasty of Georgian origin who succeeded in obtaining autonomy from the Ottoman Empire, suppressed tribal revolts, curbed the power of the Janissaries, restored order, and introduced a program of modernization of the economy and the military.
- Modern history of Iraq
Modern Iraq was established from the former three Ottoman...
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Iraq was ruled by the Ba'ath Party from 1968 to 2003, led by...
- Modern history of Iraq
5 days ago · Iraq is a country in southwestern Asia. During ancient times, lands that now constitute Iraq were known as Mesopotamia. The modern nation-state of Iraq was created following World War I from the Ottoman provinces of Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul.
Prehistory. One of the first known sites in prehistoric Iraq is the Shanidar Cave. The region of Mesopotamia was a major part of the Neolithic revolution in around 10,000 BCE. Category: History of Iraq.
Encompassed within Iraqi territory is the ancient land of Sumer, which came into being between 6000 and 5000 BC during the Neolithic Ubaid period of Mesopotamian history, and is widely considered the oldest civilization in recorded history.
History of Iraq. This discussion surveys the history of Iraq since the 7th century ce. For the earlier history, see Mesopotamia. Iraq from c. 600 to 1055. In 600 Iraq was a province of the Persian Sasanian empire, to which it had belonged for three centuries.
