Shafaqna English– Erbil’s ancient citadel lit up Thursday night, signaling a fresh chapter in the restoration of historic sites.
According to the High Commission for the Revitalization of Erbil Citadel, the restoration project is entering a new phase that will see families return to live within its ancient walls—part of a broader master plan to bring the site back to life.
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014, the citadel stands as a defining cultural landmark in the Kurdistan Region, celebrated for its unique architectural character.
Historical records chart the citadel’s legacy across millennia, spanning the Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, Hellenistic, Islamic, and Ottoman eras.
Source: Shafaq News