Castle of Kirkûk

Castle of Kirkûk
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The Kirkuk Citadel is a fortress in central Kirkuk, Iraq, considered the oldest part of the city [1]. It sits atop a 40-metre-high (130 ft) tell mound on a plateau across the Khasa River [1]. Although most of the citadel was demolished, surviving elements include mosques, tombs, and houses [1].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryIraq
Coordinates35.6796° N, 44.4507° E

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