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IRAQ Old Postcard Bagdad Baghdad Man Transport by Guffa Kuphar Native Round Boat

Publisher: A. & K. Naman, Baghdad
Series No: a 9787
Faults: Marks on back
Background: A kuphar (also transliterated kufa, kuffah, quffa, guffah) is a type of coracle or round boat traditionally used on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia. Its circular shape means that it does not sail well against the current, as it tends to spin, but makes it safe, sturdy and easy to construct. A kuphar is propelled by rowing or poling

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