Ancient Babylon is now Iraq.
The ancient Babylonian civilization was one of the most glorious civilizations in history, and its birthplace was located in what is now Iraq.
The core area of ??the ancient Babylonian Kingdom is in the Mesopotamian Plain, which is also one of the birthplaces of human civilization. It is located in southwest Asia and the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Over time, the influence of ancient Babylonian civilization gradually merged with Arab and Islamic culture.
Today, Iraq has inherited the legacy of the ancient Babylonian civilization and has become a country with a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Iraq not only has oil resources, but also preserves many historical sites, such as the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon, which were selected for the World Heritage List.
The ancient city of Babylon is world-famous for its unique culture and architecture, including the famous Hanging Gardens, which were once listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Iraqi cuisine is rich and diverse. Here are some famous Iraqi dishes: 1. Dates: Dates are one of the important specialties of Iraq.
80% of the world's date palm trees are in Iraq. Date palms are everywhere in Iraq, and the scenery of date palm forests is also a major feature of Iraq.
2. Arabian flatbread: This is one of the staple foods of Iraqis. It is similar in size to our country’s beef tongue flatbread and is a yeast bread.
When eating, tear it into small pieces with your hands and eat it with beef, mutton or tomatoes, raw cucumbers, etc.
3. Pumpkin puree: This is one of the most popular traditional dishes in Iraq.
It's made by filleting the fish, marinating it for a few hours, and then grilling it in a charcoal grill pan.
Pumpkin puree is usually served with rice and salad.
4. Mud grilled fish: This delicacy is not too difficult, and it is also one of the most famous traditional food dishes in Iraq.
In fact, it is a kind of slow-roasted fish, because Iraqi people stand aside while grilling and let the fish cook slowly in the flames and smoke.
After the fish is grilled, many delicious spices, fresh pomegranate seeds, lemons, etc. are added.