VOICED: 'Wax museum' offers window to Iraq's past

The video explores the Body Wax Museum in Baghdad, originally an archaeological museum founded by Gertrude Bell. It showcases traditional Iraqi scenes from a peaceful era before wars and sanctions. The museum aims to convey a message of peace and love, highlighting Baghdad's rich cultural heritage. It features over 500 figurines crafted using modern materials like wax and silicon. Despite challenges, including closure after the 2003 invasion and subsequent looting, the museum reopened in 2008. It now serves as an educational site for Iraqi children, offering insights into their cultural heritage and traditions.

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