Merhaba! These postcards I received
from Milad! Milad sends warm greetings from Iraq, the cradle of civilization
and knowledge. Milad has kindly written to me some Arabic words with
translation:
Merhaba - Hi
Salaam - Hi/Peace
Shukran - Thank you
Hob - Love
The second postcard - Spiral Tower of
Samarra'. It is a UNESCO W.H.S. This magnificent structure was once the largest
mosque in the Islamic world. It was built by Caliph Al-Mutawakkil in 852 AD
using bricks and clay. It is unique among other minarets because of its
ascending spiral conical design. 52 metres high and 33 metres wide at the base,
the spiral contains stairs reaching to the top. The Malwiya was used for the
"call to prayer". It is considered an architectural masterpiece. Unfortunately,
it is in danger since 2007.
Thanks a lot, Milad!
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