Four millennia of resilience and renewal through the actions of Iraqi women
Ali Al-Edhari
Nature Astronomy, Published online: 11 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41550-026-02862-1 Across four millennia, astronomy in Iraq has endured collapse and renewal, shaped not only by institutions but by the sustained contributions of women. This Comment traces how resilience, mentorship, and international connection continue to rebuild a scientific tradition under constraint.