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  1. History of Iraq

    Iraq, a country located in West Asia, largely coincides with the ancient region of Mesopotamia, often referred to as the cradle of civilization. The history of Mesopotamia extends back to the Lower Paleolithic period, with significant developments continuing through the establishment of the Caliphate in the late 7th century AD, after which the region became known as Iraq. Within its borders lies the ancient land of Sumer, which emerged between 6000 and 5000 BC during the Neolithic Ubaid period. Sumer is recognized as the world's earliest civilization, marking the beginning of urban development, written language, and monumental architecture. Iraq's territory also includes the heartlands of the Akkadian, Neo-Sumerian, Babylonian, Neo-Assyrian, and Neo-Babylonian empires, which dominated Mesopotamia and much of the Ancient Near East during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Wikipedia

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  3. iraqiembassy.us

    Through the structure of the Ba'ath, Saddam Hussein rose to the presidency in 1979. The country existed under autocratic leadership until 2003 when Hussein was deposed. Between 1979 and 2003, Iraq underwent multiple wars—the Iraq-Iran war 1980-1988 and the Gulf war in 1991 followed by a decade of economic sanctions and isolation.
  4. history-maps.com

    Oct 18, 2024One of the early defining events of Saddam's rule was the Iran -Iraq War from 1980 to 1988. This conflict, initiated by Iraq in an attempt to seize control of oil-rich Iranian territories and counter Iranian Islamic revolution influences, resulted in significant casualties and economic turmoil for both countries.
  5. britannica.com

    2 days agoIraq - Ancient Mesopotamia, Saddam Hussein, War: This discussion surveys the history of Iraq since the 7th century ce. For the earlier history, see Mesopotamia. In 600 Iraq was a province of the Persian Sasanian empire, to which it had belonged for three centuries. It was probably the most populous and wealthiest area in the Middle East, and the intensive irrigation agriculture of the lower ...
  6. projects.journalism.berkeley.edu

    1991 - The Gulf War starts when the coalition forces begin aerial bombing of Iraq ("Operation Desert Storm"). In March, Iraq accepts the terms of a ceasefire. In April, Iraqi forces suppress rebellions in the south and the north of the country.
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