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Erbil Citadel
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Erbil Citadel
The Erbil Citadel is a historical citadel located in the city center of Erbil in the Erbil Governorate of Iraq. It is dating back to the Assyrian period, and was later rebuilt and renovated several times among its long history. The Citadel of Erbil was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Site Information
Country: Iraq
District: Erbil Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Assyrian
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Assyrian & Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Erbil Citadel
Date of Inscription: 2014
Exact Location
Elevation: 428 m
UNESCO
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