Now, like many of Baghdad's roughly 2,500 remaining historic houses, it is falling apart. Decades of political turmoil, neglect, soaring real estate prices and a lack of funds have taken their ...

Now, like many of Baghdad’s roughly 2,5000 remaining historic houses, it is falling apart. Decades of political turmoil , neglect, soaring real estate prices, and a lack of funds have taken ...

Real estate investment in Baghdad has become a prime tool to launder money in Iraq, notorious for corruption in politics and business, according to Iraqi government and local government officials.

Remnants of Baghdad’s architectural splendor are woven throughout the cityscape. Traditional wood-latticed windows still adorn old homes, but renovations are expensive and expertise has dwindled.

Overlooking the Tigris river in Baghdad, a 100-year-old Iraqi mansion stands dilapidated and neglected. Visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of its faded glory are warned off by a sign near the door ...

Overlooking the Tigris river in Baghdad, a 100-year-old Iraqi mansion stands dilapidated and neglected. Now, like many of Baghdad's roughly 2,500 remaining historic houses, it is falling apart.

General view of one of Baghdad's remaining heritage homes in Baghdad, Iraq September 26, 2022. Reuters Overlooking the Tigris river in Baghdad, a 100-year-old Iraqi mansion stands dilapidated and ...

Dhikra Sarsam, a founding member of the Burj Babel Initiative to protect heritage, walks in front of one of Baghdad’s remaining heritage homes in Baghdad, Iraq September 26, 2022.

The motive is clear: Baghdad real estate prices are high and selling land for development is profitable. The relative stability in Baghdad in recent years and the recovery in oil prices since the ...

The motive is clear - Baghdad real estate prices are high and selling land for development is profitable. The relative stability in Baghdad in recent years and the recovery in oil prices since the ...

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Overlooking the Tigris river in Baghdad, a 100-year-old Iraqi mansion stands dilapidated and neglected. Visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of its faded glory are warned off by a ...