Abbasid Palace (Baghdad)

Baghdad, Iraq

One of the few surviving Abbasid-era structures in Baghdad, featuring elaborate brickwork and muqarnas vaulting characteristic of late Abbasid architecture.

Historical Context

Baghdad, founded in 762 CE as the 'Round City' by Caliph al-Mansur, was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and the largest city in the world for much of its history. The Mongol devastation of 1258 destroyed most of its architectural heritage.