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Palace of Pasha Abd al-Latif al-Mandil in Basra (Analytical archaeological study)
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    The icon of Iraqi heritage buildings is what the eyes of millions of viewers see on television screens, books, artists’ paintings, pages of newspapers and magazines, postcards, stamps, advertising posters and media. Everyone watches it, admiring it’s wonderful, eye-catching design, and no two disagree in choosing it among the heritage buildings that old Basra abounds with.

    The scientific methodology for this research lies in the archaeological and analytical study of this palace. The methodology includes many main steps that attempt to answer the problem of field research of the palace. Our main problem for the research is the following question (Is it possible to document and preserve this architectural masterpiece), As for the importance of the study It is embodied in raising archaeological awareness of the local community that lives near the palace to preserve it.

    Therefore, the research dealt with a number of topics, including the location of the palace in the ancient city of Basra, the name, the history of the palace and its construction, components, in addition to its architectural elements and building materials, and a conclusion that gives the importance of this palace in relation to modern Iraqi architecture    .

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