Khan Marjan - a cultural icon of Baghdad
Our work includes efforts to rehabilitate and celebrate Khan Marjan, one of Iraq's most significant cultural and archaeological sites. The post-Abbasid caravanserai was a major architectural accomplishment of its time, which went on to influence the design and construction of khans across the region.
Our Team
Liwan is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organsiation established in response to cultural collapse that the country has experienced. It is led and managed by an Iraqi team, made up of archaeologists, architects, engineers, historians and those concerned with safeguarding and promoting Iraq's unique cultural heritage.
Our Work
Liwan was established as a call to action, to address Iraq's cultural heritage needs, develop stronger community and societal engagement, and work towards an Iraq that champions its past as a way to pursue peace, stability and respect for all.
Iraq requires multi-stakeholder engagement to address its cultural, educational and heritage challenges. We strive to work across society, engaging with people and institutions in ways that build trust and develop sustainability. The tasks at hand are huge, but together we can make a difference and protect Iraq's unique cultural heritage.
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Liwan
The name Liwan means a long narrow-fronted hall or vaulted portal found in buildings in the Middle East and elsewhere, an architectural term that dates back to millennia.
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