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    My father, Uraibi Abdel Hamza, in front of a car in the city of Kut. Kut, 1980
    My grandparents in Baghdad, Iraq right after they got engaged in 1973. Later on my grandfather died due to leukemia, they had 7 kids together. My youngest aunt was only 9 months old when my grandfather passed away. Right after he died, my grandmother started to only wear black and never puts make up anymore until today cuz she says the world lost its colour when he died. They really loved each other. Baghdad, 1973
    These photo are important to me because they’re a zeitgeist of scenery in a Baghdad that no longer exists. The famous two story Baghdadi style houses are disappearing one by one and are being replaced by either planned out, unoriginal, community style (often high rise) projects, such as Iraqi gate, or by tiny McMansion style shoe boxes, often made in attempts of adapting to Baghdad’s failed electrical system. Beyond that the photos also look very lush and vegetive, which is something that is also disappearing in an Iraq that can’t seem to adapt to climate change, as despite being seen as the least of the worries plaguing our country, it will be the one that’s most impactful in our near future. Lastly, the photos just look peaceful and happy, in contrast to the “usual” photos of the last 20+ years. Grandma's house, Baghdad, 1970s
    These photo are important to me because they’re a zeitgeist of scenery in a Baghdad that no longer exists. The famous two story Baghdadi style houses are disappearing one by one and are being replaced by either planned out, unoriginal, community style (often high rise) projects, such as Iraqi gate, or by tiny McMansion style shoe boxes, often made in attempts of adapting to Baghdad’s failed electrical system. Beyond that the photos also look very lush and vegetive, which is something that is also disappearing in an Iraq that can’t seem to adapt to climate change, as despite being seen as the least of the worries plaguing our country, it will be the one that’s most impactful in our near future. Lastly, the photos just look peaceful and happy, in contrast to the “usual” photos of the last 20+ years. My aunt, Baghdad, 1974
    Baghdad, 1960s
    These are photos of my father's history he never liked to talk about. Baghdad, 1970s
    Baghdad, 1960s
    Institute of Fine Arts Baghdad, 1970s
    These pictures are of my father and some of the heroes who are standing against enemy lines in northern Iraq, where they represent the best Iraqi heroes in confronting the enemies. Sulaymaniyah, 1980
    الاول من الواقفين من اليمين وزير الشباب والرياضة السابق جاسم محمد جعفر عندما كان طالبا في جامعة السليمانية This picture was taken in Sulaimaniya University in the late 70's. First one who is on the right is the previous Iraqi Minister of youth and sport. His name is Jasim Muhammed Ja’fer Sulaimaniya Univeristy, 1970s
    These are photos my parents took while they were in architecture school at the University of Baghdad. The minaret of Ana has since been destroyed. Ana, 1980-1982
    These are photos my parents took while they were in architecture school at the University of Baghdad. Samarra, 1980-1982
    These are photos my parents took while they were in architecture school at the University of Baghdad. Al Ukhaidir fortress, near Karbala, 1980-1982
    These are photos my parents took while they were in architecture school at the University of Baghdad. Al Ukhaidir fortress, near Karbala, 1980-1982
    These are photos my parents took while they were in architecture school at the University of Baghdad. Heet, 1980-1982
    These are photos my parents took while they were in architecture school at the University of Baghdad. Heet, 1980-1982
    My uncle and my mother, أمي و خالي Baqubeh, Diyala, 1969

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