Samarra

The city of Samarra, which lies approx. 125 km north of Baghdad, is one of the most formidable Islamic art history and archaeology sites, and served as a temporary seat of government for the Abbasid caliphs. The largest and most significant empire in all Islamic history was governed from here, with a geographical range from North Africa to the western part of Central Asia.

SAMARRA REVISITED - JOY

Enjoy and be inspired!

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VOICES AND MEMORIES OF SAMARRA

Voices from Samarra sharing their memories and wisdom with us.

Ernst Herzfeld: Große Moschee, Südfront, 1911, Glasnegativ, 13 x 18 cm, Museum für Islamische Kunst, Inv. Nr. Pl. Sam 307

From Samarra to Berlin

The provenance of stucco decorations from the caliphs' residence in Samarra to the Islamic section of the Royal Museums in Berlin.

SAMARRA REVISITED - LOCATE

Formidable sites of Islamic archaeology!

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Samarra Revisited

What actually happens behind the scenes in the museum? The special exhibition "Samarra Revisited - New Perspectives on the Excavation Photographs from the Palaces of the Caliph" opens a very personal insight of the employees into the museum work.

Ernst Herzfeld: Balkuwara, Zimmer 19, 1911-1913. Glasnegativ, 13 x 18 cm, Museum für Islamische Kunst, Inv. Nr. Pl. Sam 258