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Kirkuk Citadel
Kirkuk Citadel

Kirkuk Citadel is located in the centre of the city of Kirkuk in Iraq, and is considered to be the oldest part of the city. It is believed that the castle was built on an archaeological mound dating back to the reign of King Ashurnasirpal II between 884 and 858 BC. The oldest fortifications date back to the reign of Seleucus I Nicator, founder of the Seleucid dynasty, where he built a defensive rampart with a group of towers. The current castle dates back to the later Islamic periods, especially the Ottoman era.
Site Information
Country: Iraq
District: Kirkuk Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Assyrian
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Assyrian & Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Kirkuk Citadel
Date of Submission: 2021
Exact Location
Elevation: 364 m
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