People enjoy swimming in the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq at sunset time on July 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
BAGHDAD, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Golden hour over the Tigris -- where history flows and laughter echoes.
The Tigris River is one of Iraq's most vital lifelines. Flowing from the north to the south, it has shaped the country's history, nourished its lands, and witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations for thousands of years.
This photo taken on July 11, 2025 shows sunset scenery along the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
People enjoy swimming in the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq at sunset time on July 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
People have fun on the bank of the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq at sunset time on July 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)■