List of castles in Iraq

Castles in Iraq were built in the Ancient and Medieval Times. The castles have played important role in defenses against enemies throughout history.[1][2]

Name Location Picture Notes
Kirkuk Citadel Kirkuk
Fortress of Ukhaidir Karbala
Erbil Citadel Erbil
Zarb Castle Ghammas
Pashtabia Castle Mosul
Tel Afar Citadel Tel Afar
Xanzad Castle

(or Banaman Castle)

Erbil
Sherwana Castle Suleymaniyah
Serchok Castle Suleymaniyah

References

  1. ^ "حصن الأخيضر الشهير في كربلاء... واحداً من أقدم الحصون الاسلامية وأهمها (مصور) | وكالة نون الخبرية". 2017-02-22. Archived from the original on 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  2. ^ "Castillo - Página de voz - Gran Enciclopedia Aragonesa OnLine". 2016-09-25. Archived from the original on 25 September 2016. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
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