Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, the Department of Archaeology at the College of Arts and Humanities organized a scientific visit to the Contemporary Hillah Museum, with the participation of a number of faculty members and students from the department. The visit aimed to explore the history of the city of Hillah and its civilizational and cultural heritage, while highlighting its scientific, literary, and sporting contributions throughout the history of Iraq. The visit included an opportunity to view the museum’s collections and heritage artifacts documenting various aspects of the city’s history and cultural memory. Participants also learned about Hillah’s status as one of Iraq’s historic urban centers, where scientific and intellectual activities flourished, making it a prominent center of learning and knowledge. The city was home to numerous scholars and distinguished figures who left a significant mark on the fields of jurisprudence, intellectual thought, and knowledge. The visit also addressed the literary significance of Hillah and the flourishing of its poetic and cultural movements, which gave rise to writers and poets who contributed to enriching Arabic literature. In addition, participants explored aspects of the city’s sporting history and the contributions made by its people across various sports and athletic activities, reflecting the diversity of the city’s cultural and social life and the richness of its civilizational identity. This visit is part of the scientific and cultural activities organized by the Department of Archaeology to enhance students’ practical knowledge, connect theoretical learning with hands-on experience, and raise awareness of the importance of documenting both tangible and intangible heritage. It also seeks to introduce students to the scientific, literary, and sporting figures who helped shape the history of Hillah and enrich its civilizational legacy. At the conclusion of the visit, the department’s delegation expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Contemporary Hillah Museum for their warm welcome, cooperation, and dedicated efforts to preserve and promote the city’s historical and cultural heritage. Such efforts contribute to safeguarding the city’s civilizational memory and strengthening pride in Iraq’s national identity. #Al-Mustaqbal University – The first private university in Iraq