An Iraqi craftsman works on the construction of a traditional guest house (Mudhif), in front of the museum of the southern city of Basra, on December 29, 2021. The traditional Mudhif, a large ceremonial house for use by guests or as a gathering place for special occasions, is constructed from reeds, straw and other natural materials harvested from the marshes in southern Iraq. (Photo by Hussein Faleh/AFP Photo)
