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On the morning of Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage welcomed a group of first-year students from the College of Political Science at the University of Baghdad (morning studies), headed by Assistant Professor Dr. Sidad Mouloud Saba’.The delegation was received by Professor Dr. Zainab Kamel Karim, Head of the Manuscripts Department, and Mr. Fares Issa Fares, Director of Administration at our Center. The students toured the Center’s facilities and explored its heritage collections.A significant part of the visit focused on the manuscripts, where students were introduced to some of the most valuable manuscripts preserved in the Center’s library. They also learned about the methods of preservation and restoration, as well as the techniques used in cataloging and classifying these valuable historical documents.The visit also included a tour of the Center’s museum, where the students expressed their appreciation for the rare and precious heritage artifacts on display.At the conclusion of the visit, the Head of the Manuscripts Department extended her gratitude to the student delegation, wishing them continued success in their academic journey in service of their university and beloved Iraq.

Heritage Revival Center Organizes a Workshop: “Heritage and Sustainable Development“

Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Center organized workshop on Monday morning, May 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM, in Professor Nabeela Abdul-Munim Dawood Hall, attended by a number of professors and researchers .The workshop was entitled: “Heritage and Sustainable Development” The session was chaired by Dr. Juman Adnan Hussein, a member at our Center. The lecture was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Su’ad Yousif Al-Himyari — a writer, poet, and critic specializing in Arabic language, affiliated with the General Directorate of Education in Baghdad / Karkh II , the Openning  College. She presented a research entitled:  “Arabic Language, Heritage, and Sustainable Development: An Integrated Intellectual Vision” Dr. Al-Himyari discussed the essential interconnection between the three concepts, aiming to highlight the role of the Arabic language as a bearer of civilizational heritage and a driver of sustainable development. She shed light on how the richness of the Arabic language and cultural heritage can be leveraged to achieve the goals of sustainable development on cultural, social, and economic levels. Dr. Al-Himyari emphasized the importance of raising awareness among participants regarding the role of Arabic and heritage within the context of sustainability, encouraging them to develop innovative ideas and projects that benefit from this relationship. She also stressed the need to strengthen collaboration among various stakeholders—academic, cultural, governmental, and private sectors—to support efforts aimed at achieving sustainable development while preserving cultural identity. The workshop concluded with several insightful interventions and discussions on the significance of sustainable development in today’s world.

Heritage Revival Center Organizes a Seminar “Building Materials Used in Ancient Iraq and Their Role in Preserving Temples and Palaces”

Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the  Center organized a seminar on Monday morning, May 26, 2025, in Professor Nabeela Abdul-Munim Dawood Hall, attended by a number of professors and researchers. The seminar was entitled: “Building Materials Used in Ancient Iraq and Their Role in Preserving Temples and Palaces” The lecture was presented  by Assistant instructor Milad Mohammed Yassin, a member in the Center, who spoke about the construction materials that played a major role in the building of temples and palaces in Mesopotamian civilization. He emphasized how the environment significantly influenced both the choice of building materials and the types of structures constructed. Clay was the primary material used due to its ease of production and its thermal insulation properties during summer. It was also used as a binding material in construction. The researcher elaborated on the methods of utilizing these materials, including molded mud bricks, which were strengthened by mixing straw and chaff with clay and drying them, resulting in high durability. Their structural method allowed walls to remain intact for extended periods. Fired bricks (ajur) were also highlighted, particularly in the construction of temple foundations due to their resistance to moisture, salt, and high compressive strength. Bitumen was used as a binding agent with fired bricks because of its waterproofing properties. High-quality wood was used as an essential material for roofing temples, while stones, such as limestone, were employed in temple and palace construction and in flooring. Limestone was especially valued for its strength and durability, which contributed to the preservation of these structures up to the present day.

On the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, held a meeting with the academic and administrative staff in Professor Nabeela Abdul-Munim Dawood Hall.This meeting came within the framework of strengthening institutional communication and following up on developments in academic and administrative work . At the beginning of the meeting, the Director emphasized the importance of integrating efforts among the various teams within the Center in order to achieve the set goals. The meeting witnessed a fruitful discussion among the attendees, during which a number of initiatives and proposals were presented to support the Center’s scientific mission and outline strategic plans.

the religion and cultural variety and its effect on Iraqi society 

Under the supervision by prof. Dr. Alaa N.Jasim (the director of the center) , the department of Baghdad documentation in the center of heritage revival /university of Baghdad , the center organizes workshop entitled (the religion and cultural variety and its effect on Iraqi society ) , the lecture is presented by instructor Dr. Leqaa Shaker Khattar (one of the center’s members) who talked about the most states raq is one of the most diverse countries in terms of religion and culture, as it includes many spectrums of religions, sects and nationalities. In fact, this diversity has been throughout history a source of civilizational and cultural purchase and has contributed to the formation of an Iraqi identity rich in cultural heritage of arts, literature, architectural heritage, customs and traditions. Iraq has become difficult to overcome sub-identities in favor of a unified national identity. In order to achieve this, several things must be available, including strengthening the role of the law and protecting all components according to the principle of citizenship, far from sectarian or national discrimination, and encouraging dialogue between religions and sects. Al-Sharifi stressed the encouragement of responsible media and the dissemination of a culture of moderation and tolerance and the rejection of the discourse of violence and hatred, as M.M. also added. Walaa Diaa Nassif, a lecturer at our center, spoke about Iraq, one of the societies characterized by sects, religions and nationalities through cultural diversity that stems from a vision that ultimately seeks to establish new cultural values ​​that seek to embody peaceful coexistence. Achieving peaceful coexistence is gaining increasing importance in the current stage and current circumstances as it represents a social and security value. This underscores the importance of such topics that come within the framework of presenting a social role in achieving peaceful coexistence in light of cultural diversity. In conclusion, the workshop included several interventions on the topic, and the director of the center thanked the two researchers, wishing them continued success in serving our university and our beloved Iraq

The center of heritage revival organizes Awareness workshop (Drugs and their Effect on the Individual, Methods of Treatment and Recovery, and the Challenges Facing)

Under the supervision by prof. Dr. Alaa Nafea Jasim Under the direction of the Presidency of the University of Baghdad, the Government Media and Communication Unit at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized an awareness workshop entitled (Drugs and their Effect on the Individual, Methods of Treatment and Recovery, and the Challenges Facing) on ​​Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in the presence of a number of professors and researchers, in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdel Moneim Dawood. The workshop was attended by a number of professors and researchers. The workshop was held in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdel Moneim Dawood. The researchers, assist instructorHind Amer Fadel and assist istructor. Zainab Jamal Nowrouz, two lecturers from our center, spoke about drugs in Iraq and the recent spread of this phenomenon and its negative impact on the family and society. It is destructive to the body, mind and health of the person, as it affects the nervous and respiratory systems and causes many diseases that affect the individual. Drugs also impact social aspects as users pose a threat to the lives of others and are a source of concern for the security of society. They also mentioned that drugs are used out of curiosity, bad friends or family disintegration to escape boredom and worries. They also emphasized the harms of drugs, which include the spread of murders and violence. The competent authorities must enforce the laws strongly and firmly and increase community awareness through seminars, workshops and awareness conferences to protect the individual and society from the dangers of addiction. The workshop included several interventions and discussions. In conclusion, the director of the center thanked the researchers and wished them continued success