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Erbil CitadelThe Oldest Inhabited City on Earth

Landmark

Perched on a 30-metre mound at the heart of Erbil, the Citadel has been continuously inhabited for over 6,000 years - a living testament to the enduring spirit of Mesopotamia, and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014.

Age6,000+ years inhabited
Mound30 metres above Erbil
UNESCOWorld Heritage since 2014
RegionErbil, Iraqi Kurdistan