Eva zu Beck: What it's like to be a Tourist in Iraq | Baghdad and the Ancient City of Babylon

Iraq wouldn’t be most people’s first choice of destination. The country has been considered unstable for a long time now. The German foreign office warns people off visiting. Years of dictatorship, war and terrorism have left their mark. But this country between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers is also a cradle of civilization, where some of the earliest advanced cultures developed.
Travel vlogger ‪@evazubeck‬ explored ancient Babylon, once one of the most important cities of antiquity. Back in Bagdahd, she visited bazars and cafés, and immersed herself in the Iraqi capital’s nightlife. Watch her adventures!
Good to know: Since April 2021, travelers from 37 countries no longer have to apply for a visa in advance to enter Iraq. Instead, you can get one on entry. For a long time it wasn’t that simple. So Eva grabbed her chance at the end of 2021.
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[@z726]

Some book sellers in Iraq don't hide the books outside when the shop is closed, believing that the reader doesn't steal and that the thief doesn't read , Gentle and honest thinking ♡♡

[@muhammedyassin7017]

Yes this is true in my country the country of civilization and history

[@paulheydarian1281]

In many countries the books would be stolen and the paper used as toilet paper. 😮

[@DrSt-mu4zw]

well the thieves can sell them even if they don't read

[@-oi3824]

@@paulheydarian1281we use water…..

[@user-pw1pw7co3i]

نعم صحيح و أيضاً لقلة السرقه في العراق 🇮🇶 .

[@armancast]

So much love from Mexico to Iraq and its people!

[@AliAkbar-qn4nn]

❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@ahmadj8996]

❤❤❤❤

[@1m.11]

Saludos a ti Desde Irak, querida. 😍🇮🇶

[@Sarah-zg2iq]

Muchas gracias 🙏🏼🌺

[@user-ns8zl6pj9c]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌚

[@ea6398]

I been in every Middle East country and golf country but never visited Iraq ! I was so close in Iran and Kuwait! Hopefully will visit one day ! I hope Iraq will experience prosperity and peace and finally enjoy good life !

[@sanadasanada2643]

Ali baba

[@sanadasanada2643]

If you need translation I'm here

[@ashvazdanghe]

Persian Gulf

[@user-ts3kh8rp4x]

🙏💚👑

[@iranmaster]

Gulf not golf ⛳

[@adityaguru6654]

Respect to Iraq from India. Will definitely visit someday. 👍🏻

[@yassertaha2365]

Welcome to your second country

[@Mustafa49875]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahtaher9188]

Most welcome

[@Hussein_IRAK]

Welcome

[@adityaguru6654]

@@yassertaha2365 what do you mean by second country? Just asking 💐

[@roman686]

This country needs a visit for sure, its where the first civilization started, going there for sure.

[@Ali_A86]

Amazing 🇮🇶, A rich country with a great history. 💯👍🏽 🇨🇦

[@vasaamd]

I remember when we had learned in school about Mesopotamia.

[@mohammedkh4321]

Mesopotamia = Iraq

[@ahmadj8996]

Most of the development and inventions came from Iraqi scientists in the past, for example, the wheel came from them. They were the first to invent it, and now cars walk on it.

[@user-ot8sf9if9s]

@@ahmadj8996 ترة يعرفون كلشي لا داعي للتأكيد

[@ahmedalenizy218]

Oh Baghdad 😍 The pride of the Arabs and the Middle East! When you say that you come from Baghdad to an arab person you’ll immediately get more respect and love!

[@DWTravel]

That's interesting! Greetings!

[@bettyng9880]

Not surprised to know - Baghdad and Babylon are legendary. Would LOVE to visit someday!

[@f4wnz132]

​@@bettyng9880Visa on arrival. Not many tourists. Best time to travel now. Keep $80 cash for Visa on arrival at the airport. Would love to see a video of it.

[@sujoy1807]

Can’t believe I’ve been here as a kid back in 1985. Still got photographs with my parents. Back in those days Iraq was in a 9 year long war with Iran. In spite of war, my parents have fond memories of Iraq and Iraqi people. Love from India. Salaam from one ancient civilization to another 🙏

[@skhanj143]

I love ❤️ Iraq 🇮🇶 a day will come I will visit Iraq 🇮🇶 I hope the situation is good now in Iraq 🇮🇶

[@saja4591]

My brother, Iraq is very safe, only one province is a little unsafe, and Iraq is very beautiful, especially the north and Iraq is safe from Syria and Palestine 🤝🙂 ♥️

[@Maxi.mu-]

You are very welcome in Iraq 🇮🇶 🥰🥰🥰

[@miguelgonzales8879]

Glad to know that Iraq is doing better. So much history, literature, architecture, etc, Thank you Eva, specially for Babylon.

[@ahmaddarawshi91]

Do not be fooled by these western travelers who go to ME countries where tyrants are burning the countries and the people and pretend that everything is ok.

[@user-iu2xf6ht6e]

@@ahmaddarawshi91 وانته شنو ليش تدخل انته مضغوط لان الزوار الاجانب يفضلون العراق اكثر من الخليج ودول الشام والمغرب العربي هاا مضغووط العراق أمن وامان الحمدلله اانا عايش بلعراق وانا من العراق وكل شيئ على مايرام لماذا تشوهون سمعه العراق في الاعلام وفي التعليقات موتو بغيضكم العراق بلد عضيم والعضمه لله والعراق تاريخ لايموت فهمت🇮🇶✌

[@ahmaddarawshi91]

@@user-iu2xf6ht6e العراق بلد أعادته أمريكا الف سنة للوراء وجعلته بلد الطائفي تحكمه ميليشيات اجرامية وجيش مخصي لا يملك أن يدافع عن مواطنيه لا تخدع نفسك ولا تتفلسف بما لا تفهم.

[@user-iu2xf6ht6e]

@@ahmaddarawshi91 خاب اكل خره ولاتتكلم من لاتعلم فيه فهمت العراق غصب عنك وعن ابوك وكل واحد يبقى شامخ وعراق قوي فهمت🇮🇶✌

[@dr.hussaindr.hussain5535]

@@ahmaddarawshi91 سابقا ما تعرض العراق لعشرات الحروب منها غزو المغول الي دمر ما دمر من هذا البلد لكن رغم هذا بقى العراق العظيم بلاد ما بين النهرين ورجع اقوى من قبله لان عندنا ثقة بالله تعالى وببلدنا العظيم💕💕

[@nasserasaoud]

Wonderful! Since I was little I have been dreaming to visit Babilonia. It is on my top list!

[@ahmadj8996]

Welcome everytime to lraq

[@muntatherhabeebalbosaabar9204]

Welcome

[@nasserasaoud]

Inshallah!

[@nasserasaoud]

I just saw the Iraq pavilion in Expo 202O. It was one of the most beautiful

[@user-pw1pw7co3i]

أهلا وسهلا بك في العراق 🇮🇶 .

[@milekrizman]

I am learning Sumerian language, first written language in the world. It would be cool if it would be revived again in Iraq.

[@liferethought]

Eva is the right person for these DW travel moments. She's a true appreciator of human diversity, culture, nature, and life. Ideal for DW.

[@faheemography]

Eva is my fav vlogger. She's so pure and honest. Love from Pakistan ❤️

[@user-lvqk2wdp8sjn]

Mesopotamia (Iraq). The birthplace of agriculture and civilization.

[@ahmadj8996]

Most of the development and inventions came from Iraqi scientists in the past, for example, the wheel came from them. They were the first to invent it, and now cars walk on it.

[@JS-wo3hr]

My greetings from Libya to you eva and to all Iraqi people ,,,,, l can fill and smell the history of Iraq , God bless them.

[@AliAkbar-qn4nn]

شكرا لمشاعرك الطيبه ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏👍

[@user-og9qv4fk6o]

تحياتي الك وللأشقاء الليبيين الله يفرجها عنا وعنكم وعن العرب أجمعين 🤲🏻🌹💮

[@jondestua3761]

Hope someday artifacts will be bring back to Iraq. It reminds us the beginning of civilization.

[@ihabalwash5829]

Thank you for this lovely vlog we hope that everyone in the world visit Iraq and enjoy the very ancient sites and the rich culture and food , Iraqi people honor and respect their guests very much, peace❤️

[@ujjolroy7851]

Thank you Eva Zu Beck. Have seen Babylon whatever read in the History Book of primary class. Respect from Bangladesh.

[@a_2688]

Welcome to all the guests of Iraq, we hope you had a good time in Iraq

[@krishnarao2727]

Intresting vlog. Happy to know about Iraqi food, ancient places 👌👍🙏

[@864rashid]

We as Pakistanis🇵🇰 are proud of you because you are the only solo V logger who highlighted save country & tourism in Pakistan to the whole world but also the positive face of pakistan and pakistani people and thank you eva zubeik may allah bless you more🤲🇵🇰

[@ahmedshatet3613]

Come to visit IRAQ and you will definitely enjoy by delicious food and ancient places and welcoming people.. Greetings to you from Russian Federation

[@YousefSameer]

Eva is a nice and I respect Eva from Iraq

[@_wxz0]

Hi from Babylon 🇮🇶🤝

[@lovepiece8439]

We want to see more about Iraq love from india

[@tariq_alasdi]

We in Iraq love the Indian people and the Indian body and beauty close to Iraqi beauty. Welcome dear

[@lovepiece8439]

@@tariq_alasdi but irony is today indian is against muslim and Islam they are destroying the mosque

[@ynwa2726]

Great video, Eva, welcome to Baghdad and Iraq 🇮🇶❤️

[@jamesm6862]

No joke Iraqis are the coolest, sweetest, most loving people in the world They love and accept you the way you are and will give literally anything you want for free they're angels! You can even live in any house and place for free and they'll give you whatever you for free and they're take perfect care of you. Iraq is literally the freest country in the world! You couldn't be more free and rich and have more rights in Iraq than any other place in the world. Iraq is heaven!

[@Salman-fo8ng]

Thank you, my brother, for your beautiful words. Frankly, you are the most wonderful person I have seen with your beautiful words. And Al-Latif, thanks to all the people who love their second country, Iraq. Greetings of love and peace to all people from the land of peace, the land of knowledge and civilization, the great land of Mesopotamia ☮️🇮🇶🇺🇲☮️🇮🇶🇺🇲❤️❤️

[@user-pw1pw7co3i]

أشكرك على هذه الكلمات العضيمه تحياتي لك من العراق 🇮🇶 .

[@user-jp4jt5lu7g]

هذه الفتاة جدًا جميلة ومحبوبة تحية لك من العراق 🇮🇶

[@arseenmacklin8722]

Wonderful video, Iraq is an amazing country.

[@OK-ur2wy]

As of March 15th 2021, the Iraqi government has launched a new visa program that allows citizens of 38 countries to apply for a visa on arrival at Baghdad, Najaf and Basra airports. USA, UK, France, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland European Union countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

[@haideralobaidy7178]

11:56, Just spotted one of my sisters art works Thank you for the beautiful documentary vlog 👍👍

[@DWTravel]

Amazing!

[@user-bi7cu7xq8o]

@@DWTravel where are you from??

[@beastbabyboss1005]

@@user-bi7cu7xq8o this is a German channel

[@AhmedAli-vz8tt]

According to what I have read, there is another city called Babylon, which has completely sunk below this present city and it is older, which is more than 7000 years old than this city. The city was flooded with great treasures.

[@aljohar9574]

العراق بالمجمل كان يضم اقدم الحضارات بالتاريخ ولكن بابل كانت اعظم مدينه للحضارة البابليه وهي مدينه مذكورة بالكتب الدينيه

[@AliRamez77]

Where did u read that i never heard about that

[@AhmedAli-vz8tt]

@@AliRamez77 In old books I have a book dating back to 1933 that talks about Babylon before it sank

[@AliRamez77]

@@AhmedAli-vz8tt do you know the name of the book ?

[@user-tl3bo4ny1i]

@@AhmedAli-vz8tt Yes, this is true. Archeology explored so far is only 10%, but the rest is underground

[@ahmadj8996]

Most of the development and inventions came from Iraqi scientists in the past, for example, the wheel came from them. They were the first to invent it, and now cars walk on it.

[@syednaseer1989]

Great work Eva ❤ Have you ever been in Karbala City of Iraq 🇮🇶 ?

[@user-su6ln1gr9m]

I'm from Iraq. One of the oldest cities in the world is Ur, which is now called Nasiriyah, the home of the Sumerians, and Iraq, the country of civilizations, culture and science, and talk about it never stops...

[@mutasemaleashiqin7003]

Of course, the great Iraqi civilization ❤

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

Eva, are you even aware you're my hero? Watching everything you've produced and you inspired me to travel here in East Africa... Greetings from Uganda

[@MaximilianoHerrera72]

+1 here. Eva is fantastic. I love her like a sister and i have never met her in person, but the humanity, passion and courage she has is amazing. I call her Super Eva.

[@neriemcghee8791]

I am fascinated with learning and reading about life, the people, cultures, foods, and places around the world. Alexander the great was one of my favorites and I can't believe I am seeing the ancient city of Babylon here. I am in awe. Keep doing it and thank you taking us to places that I wish I could go and introducing us to different people, cultures, foods that I've never known it exist. I have learned a lot from your videos, and I am continuously learning from it. An avid fan and follower here. Be safe.

[@h.h.r4926]

I am very happy with your presence in Iraq. We hope that you will always visit Iraq. Everyone is welcome here in Iraq. We hope the Iraqi government will facilitate the visit of tourists, as they are our friends

[@AuroraChernobyl]

This is outstanding!!! Beautiful traveling

[@MOHAMEDAHMED-cc8qi]

Your visit to Iraq only adds beauty to a beautiful country. Thank you for doing that.

[@saadialmalki4326]

Hello Eva .welcome you in Iraq 🇮🇶. Thanks for your message about your invitation to the people in whole world 🌎to visit lraqi.

[@sukimanponidi8387]

Saya suka Irak dan mengetahui dari buku pelajaran "sejarah dunia" tentang mesopotamia n banylonia tetapi belum pernah mengunjungi Bagdad dan mungkim tidak akan pernah menginjakkan kaki di sana.#

[@aliriyadl]

Come to Iraq, we will be glad to have you

[@user-sz8ko7hl8r]

Thank you, Eva, for conveying the true picture towards our country, and we welcome you to Iraq

[@armancast]

so much love and respect from mexico!

[@kareemvet588]

Hi Eva/welcome to visit my country Irak again/Dr Kareem Al shabani Irak

[@alibifirer2799]

Amazing video, takes me back to 2004 when I visited Babylon and the Palace there. Even had lunch next to the Euphrates. Great work!!!

[@lat2883]

Such a shame the western countries like Germany, France, UK have been some of the greatest looters of cultural heritage of Irak. So heartbreaking to see the original Ishtar gate in Berlin museum, and the hammurabi stone in the Louvre. To know that literally the Ishtar gate was brought in pieces to smuggle it it out. Heartbreaking that Iraq people will hardly see those wonders.

[@DWTravel]

@LAT The topic is also being hotly debated in Berlin. What do you think would be a good solution to this issue regarding repatriating artifacts of cultural significance to countries affected by war?

[@mnther-Al7lr9aq7i]

It is better to stay in Germany and Europe in order to keep it, and if it returns to Iraq, Iran will steal it and the other European thieves are honest in this field, and this fact is not a compliment / just my personal opinion

[@basimthijeel562]

The queen of Babylon. Thanks a lot for this amazing video about Iraq.hope all our friends around the world have a chance to visit our peaceful country.

[@iranmaster]

Love Mesopotamians from Iran 🇮🇷 🇮🇶

[@mahd1]

Welcome to iraq I hope you enjoy

[@Amar90]

Eva thank you for this. Amazing vlog please come back soon to Mesopotamia 🇮🇶

[@jacksonamaral329]

pretty good. watching it from brazil.

[@AlexAvedessian]

Beautiful, you reminds me of my city that I left over 20 years ago !!

[@brindade2004]

Loved it. Thank you Eva.

[@brahimimohammed9418]

I follow Eva for years love her joyful travels

[@anh_med4629]

Thank you Eva so much we r really grateful for u and for vloggers who succeeded to show the other side of Iraqi image DW u r the best , thank u so much again

[@user-xz4em7tm1o]

تخبل صحراء العراق كلها مدن وأثار بعدها مامكتشفه بس 100/5مكتشفيها وكل حصراء فيها 6 طبقات تحت الارض آثار وقصور ومتاهات لو اهتمت حكومتنا العراقيه بل آثار لكان عندنا آثار احسن من الأهرامات المصريه لكن لل اسف محد مكتشفها لحد هسا والآثاريون الغربيون لن يتاتو ينقبو عن مدينه اور اللي بيت النبي ابراهيم عليه السلام وباقي المدن والزقوره

[@DWTravel]

Comments in English, please.

[@manuelantonioserodio5932]

Here wou have an excellent video of a very ond and wonderfull city, one of the ancestral cradles of our civilization. Congratulations to whoever filmed and whoever presents it.

[@elenagiamma6136]

Eva is fantastic!

[@rikoajeng]

Would love to visit Iraq someday

[@saja4591]

Well done Eva, great job. Go to northern Iraq too ♥ ️ ♥ ️

[@ideas5663]

Such a good video. Thank you very much.

[@softiiyahtoldyoutosmile]

9:45, it’s sad how most of their artifacts were taken by different countries to be displayed on their museums and it would only be taken back to Iraq if there were political negotiations made.

[@jeffa2470]

It's sad that the German-regime stole artifacts like the orginal Ishtar gate of Babylon and have it in a museum in Berlin. Notice how Germany's regime-media (DW/Deutsche Welle) does not mention what their regime did to Iraq

[@freepalestine7687]

@@jeffa2470 👍🏻

[@nihadabdulla6498]

Some countries consider themselves a civilized but the do not hesitate to steal everything

[@user-dl5rz7hf2i]

موجوده بالدول الحفظها سابقٱ سوف ترجع للعراق

[@codywhistlesnatch6247]

No, its cool. There much safer in Europe.

[@mustafafownz4482]

Thanks for all these useful informations about my country Iraq 🇮🇶🥰

[@josedosanjos2200]

That's so amazing post ! Thanks for sharing this.

[@melissagaelleaudibert863]

I'm so glad to ser you eva on DW travel!!!

[@yosifpilot]

Thank you for this amazing vlog ❤❤❤❤

[@abdalhlfi5942]

Welcome to you from Iraq .

[@youfreeyoufree3210]

All thanks to Eva for this great video

[@GhazwanMattoka]

What a beautiful report! Thank you Eva

[@rakeshrakhi8029]

After hearing Baghdad first came in mind is 13 hours

[@aliyassen7290]

Welcome to Iraq, I hope you have a good time in Iraq, thanks for the great video

[@silence5232]

Beautiful Eva , thanks a lot 💜

[@britannia9095]

Am glad you made it in DW ❤️

[@osbaldoiturrino6643]

Wow history that was pretty amazing! Thank you!💯💯🫶🫶

[@raad1979e]

Thank you for showing off my beauty properly

[@alipm4941]

That’s the fantastic documentary, appreciated the time and efforts

[@kassim_73.]

Great report in an ancient country

[@shrijitmazumdar8156]

Love the place ,,I love the wonderful DW presentation

[@houssingasem2580]

Thak you for your beautiful vedioes.

[@pro_mechanical3360]

Damn, EVA!!.......So, glad you joined DW. Two of my favorite youtube channels at the same place. This year is just turning out fine.

[@Georg1999]

Beautiful video!

[@user-nk3ly5ne5n]

شكد حلوه.. ليش ما عدنا هيج جمال بالعراق؟؟

[@monsoonlands836]

Nice documentary

[@General_Medicine]

Schönes Video

[@ehtashamhakeem4057]

Best documentary I was thinking to back Alexander era greetings from Pakistan

[@haiderk3246]

Thanks for your sharing 🙏

[@user-vn6wn2jp5p]

اهلا بكم في بلادكم الثانية، نرحب بكل من يطأ ارضنا بالخير ، ابوابنا مفتوحة دائماً له❤️

[@kasimjabari]

Bravoo Eva. Excellent presentation, authentic and original, and a great smile. Iraq rocks and has a great future . . .

[@atiqurrahman4639]

Would you please come to Bangladesh, and visit our nice places. If you will come then it would be great honor for us.

[@garywright1374]

Eva is great on this channel.

[@shihabfujairah6760]

Nice video👍🏻

[@FreeBaghdad]

Your videos are really fun to watch.. welcome to our homeland✨

[@imali9387]

Nice video thank you🌹🌹

[@eleganthomes]

Amazing and interesting Vlog.

[@muatazali5629]

perfect report..

[@user-to1dk9bu9y]

We have the Sumerian, Elamite, Akkadian, Babylonian and Assyrian civilization. We have laid the foundations for science Ibrahim Al-Khalil was the father of the prophets and the heavenly religions from Iraq And Nuh, the second Abu al-Bishr, also from Iraq

[@lzl4226]

Wow, I remember watching some of Eva's earliest videos not too long ago, and now she's hosting on DW Travel. Nice work!

[@fchavez6953]

Amazing place!

[@dipsuny]

Thank you so much! I was part of the surge in 2008-2009 with the US Army..feel happy to see peace.❤