The Academic Research Institute in Iraq

BAGHDAD: CRADLE OF CULTURE & CIVILIZATION, 1013–2013

Conference Co-Organized by The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) and the Iraqi Cultural Center (ICC)

Washington, DC
November 15-16, 2013

The conference recognized the designation of Baghdad as the Arab Capital of Culture for 2013. It included Baghdad in 1013, for historical perspective. The first day of the conference explored the politics and society of medieval and modern Baghdad. The second day was devoted to the intellectual and cultural life in the city in the two time periods.