Sulejmánie

Sulaymaniyah Governorate Essentials

Sulaymaniyah Governorate serves as the cultural and intellectual hub of the Kurdistan Region. This collection highlights the engineering of the Dukan and Darbandikhan dams, which create vast reservoirs against the Zagros Mountains. Archaeological significance is found at Tell Kunara, a site dating back to the third millennium BCE. The list also includes the residence of President Jalal Talabani and recreational areas like Chavy Land, alongside natural landmarks such as the Sirwan River and the cliffs of Jami Rezan.

Dukan Dam

The Dukan Dam is a multi-purpose concrete arch dam in As Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Chavy land Chavy Land Park

Large amusement park on Goizha Mountain featuring a cable car, Ferris wheel, and various recreational rides with views over Sulaymaniyah.

Sirwan River,Sazan Village

Natural waterfall site on the Sirwan River near the Iranian border, characterized by its rugged mountain scenery.

Sarmla

High-altitude mountain pass providing panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and regional road networks.

Tell Kunara

Tell Kunara is an ancient Near East archaeological site about 5 kilometres southwest of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

President Jalal Talabani’s house

Former residence of the late Iraqi President and Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani, serving as a site of modern political history.

Qlt jmjmal

Historical fortification site located in the town of Chamchamal, positioned along the strategic route between Sulaymaniyah and Kirkuk.

Darbandikhan Dam

The Darbandikhan Dam is a multi-purpose embankment dam on the Diyala River in northern Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq.

Msyf jny rzan

Summer resort area known for its limestone cliffs, natural springs, and caves with evidence of prehistoric human activity.

mrane

Scenic mountain overlook providing elevated views of the Sulaymaniyah countryside.