IraqThe 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].
Castle of Kirkûk
Also known as: Citadela Kirkuk, Citadela v Kirkúku, citadelle de Kirkouk, Cittadella di Kirkuk, Ciudadela de Kirkuk, Kerkük Kalesi, Kərkük qalası, Kirkuk Citadel, Zitadelle von Kirkuk, מצודת כירכוכ, ارگ کرکوک, قلعة كركوك
| Type | Fortress/citadel |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Iraq |
| Coordinates | 35.4697° N, 44.3958° E |