The interior of a Traditional House in the Citadel of Erbil, Kurdistan. The perimeter wall of the citadel is not a continuous fortification wall, but consists of the façades of approximately 100 …

Perimeter Wall. The outer wall of the citadel town is perhaps its single most important feature and is one of the most impressive found anywhere. It is this perimeter wall which surrounds the …

Jan 4, 2022 · The densely packed streets of Erbil citadel lie on top of an egg-shaped hill, which experts claim is the oldest continually inhabited city in the world. The Iraqi city of Erbil is truly …

The outer wall of the citadel town is perhaps its single most important feature and is one of the most impressive found anywhere. It is this perimeter wall which surrounds the town that gives …

Perimeter Wall. The outer wall of the citadel town is perhaps its single most important feature and is one of the most impressive found anywhere. It is this perimeter wall which surrounds the …

Nov 2, 2017 · Erbil Citadel is a fortified ovoid-shaped ancient mound. Seen from above, the mound of earth sprouts from the otherwise flat surrounding terrain. The elevation is due to …

The Erbil Citadel, also known as the Hawler Castle, is UNESCO-designated world heritage site in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. The Erbil Citadel dates back thousands of years, to the first …

Sep 28, 2021 · Situated in the heart of the modern city of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan, the Erbil Citadel is spread over 24 acres and reaches heights of around 100 feet. The area is said to be one of …

A continuous wall of tall 19th-century façades still conveys the visual impression of an impregnable fortress, dominating the city of Erbil. The citadel features a peculiar fan-like …

Dec 10, 2024 · The wall, together with the grandiose gateway, gives the visual impression of fortified walls, even if this is not the case. In fact, much of what remains of the citadel dates to …