The Story of the Middle East

At the center of our world lies the Middle East and at its very heart, the ancient land which is Iraq. Out of this ancient heritage, the citizens of one of the world's youngest nations are building a new life and a modern state. The 20th century has come to Baghdad with steel and concrete, with shining cars and wide streets. But the people of Iraq hold on to the best of their old traditions. In the bazaars you can see and hear them, carrying on the art and exquisite craftsmanship that has been there pride for hundreds of years.