The Shi‘a of Samarra

The destruction of the al-Askariyya shrine in Samarra on 22 February 2006, a symbol of Iraq's sectarian conflict, underscores the city's role as a microcosm for broader socio-political tensions. This study examines the cultural, architectural, and political heritage of Shi'a identity in Samarra and the Middle East, providing critical insights into the historical and contemporary dynamics shaping modern Iraqi state-building efforts. By analyzing the socio-political context of the Shi’a/Sunni divide, it offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of post-invasion Iraq, relevant to scholars and researchers in history and politics.

Tripp, C. R. (2012). The Shi‘a of Samarra. https://doi.org/10.5040/9780755609284