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1. Erbil Citadel
The Oldest Continuously Inhabited Settlement in the World
Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan region in the north of
Iraq.visit the Ancient Erbil Citadel which lies in the centre
of the old city. The Citadel was built on a 32-meter high
artificial mound about 7000 years ago.The height of the
Citadel protected it against enemy attacks and helped it
survive throughout the centuries.
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3. In the past there were about 500 traditional courtyard houses all built with yellow-
ochre bricks showing the architectural ingenuity of its first inhabitants. The winding
network of alleyways of the Citadel allowed the inhabitants to move about their
small town easily.
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5. The World Monument Fund
and UNESCO included this
historic place in their lists of
the most endangered old
cities in the world. Together
with the local Kurdish
government, they have
taken action to preserve
this unique cultural place
which reflects the past of
human civilization and is an
archeological attraction to
anyone who is interested in
history, culture, and human
achievements.
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7. The inhabitants of the Citadel
were evacuated and moved to a
special area in the south-eastern
part of Erbil which they named
New Citadel of Erbil . Visitors can
still have a tour of the ancient
Citadel where they can see its
main attractions, such as the
mosques and the public baths,
and enjoy a fantastic view of the
whole city. On the Citadel, they
can also visit the Kurdish Textile
Museum and buy gifts for
friends and family from the
souvenir shop.
