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Iraqi  Flag Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by Britain during the course of World War I; in 1920, it was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration. In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as ... [read more]
Blog: The New Iraq
Date: October 23rd 2009

For more of my photos, or to buy my book, please visit www.nickkembel.com Before you read ahead, forget everything you know about Iraq. The ancient Mesopotamian ruins of Ur and Nineveh, where civilization began and writing and law codes were invented, the site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the purported location of the Garden of Eden, ... read more




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Nick Kembel
I an a nomad of Canadian origin that has been exploring the various corners of the world over the better part of the last 10 years. My education is in Anthropology and Religious Studies, with a focus on Buddhism and Asian culture. I wrote my thesis on the independence movement in Tibet, and immediately upon completion of it I journeyed directly to Tibet to have one of my most emotional travel experiences to date. I have taught English in Thailand, Korea, China, and for the last 3 years, Taiwan. For once in my life I am sitting still and have no major travel pla... full info
Joined: December 16th 2008
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Blogs: 53
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