Iraq

Citadel of Erbil

Erbil Citadel: The Ancient Stronghold Reborn at the Heart of Kurdistan Rising above the modern cityscape of Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the Citadel of Erbil remains one of the Middle East’s most iconic and enduring landmarks. Built atop a massive artificial mound and inhabited for more than six millennia, this fortress-like settlement has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the flourishing of religions and the continuous evolution of Kurdish heritage. Today,…...