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Swords of Qādisīyah

A huge pair of triumphal arches celebrating the alleged victory over Iran.

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Swords of Qādisīyah
Photo: Technical Sergeant John L. Houghton, Jr., United States Air Force · Public domain · source

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Also known as the Hands of Victory. It marks the entrances to a former parade ground. In Ba'athist times, lavish victory parades and commemorations were a common event, showcasing military power and Saddam Hussein's cult of personality. Two arches feature thousands of captured Iranian helmets, symbolizing victory over Iran in the 1980s.

Source: Wikivoyage

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