Iraqi wetlands with traditional mudhif reed houses made by the Marsh Arabs, also know as the Madan people.⠀
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The Iraqi Marshes are unique in the Arab world, with a lifestyle similar to South Asia that involves rice farming and the use of water buffalo. The marshes have also served as a haven for escaped slaves and refugees, such as during the Zanj Rebellion and the Saddam era. It’s estimated that over 90% of the marshlands have disappeared due to environmental issues and draining efforts by the British Colonial government and the Saddam regime. #NativeThreads // www.nativethreads.co