Designed in Iraq

Pattern — Minaret of Al-Hajjaj – or the gate of the Sharabeya School

The Minaret of Al-Hajjaj – or the gate of the Sharabeya School, is one of the most important archaeological monuments in Wasit Governorate, Iraq. It is a historical city located south of the city of Kut and about 25 km away from it. It was founded by Al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf Al-Thaqafi in 701 – 703 near the Dujaila River. It is considered one of the landmarks of the city of Kut. The students received in this school all the humanities and sciences. The gate is famous for its Abbasid decorations, which are characterized by geometric shapes arranged in different positions to give an attractive shape.

The project “Cultural and Creative Industries” is implemented by the GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut. It improves employment and income opportunities for creative professionals in six partner countries; Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa and operates mainly in the music, fashion, design and animation sectors. In addition to promoting the development of entrepreneurial, digital, creative and technical skills through training programmes, the project aims to strengthen the framework conditions and the ecosystem of the cultural and creative industries.