The document provides a summary of the traditional city center of Sulaimani in Iraqi Kurdistan. It discusses the history and development of Sulaimani city from its founding in 1784 when Ibrahim Pasha Baban established it as the new capital. By 1925, the city was divided into 7 districts which later expanded. While the historic urban fabric has faced demolishing over the years, many historical elements remain that deserve preservation to maintain the cultural identity of the past. The document includes maps and images showing the traditional layout and some notable heritage buildings within districts like Malkandi, Shekhan, and Sabunkaran that demonstrate the urban structure of the old city.