The ancient citadel of Kirkuk - in pictures

Officials are hopeful that the weather-beaten site can be included on Unesco’s prestigious World Heritage List

A picture taken on May 8, 2021, shows a view of the ancient citadel of Iraq's northern city of Kirkuk. - In a country that has been battered by years of conflict, government negligence and climate change, Iraq's numerous Christian, Islamic and Mesopotamian rich heritage relics have been left to weather away. (Photo by Shwan NAWZAD / AFP)

A view of part of the ancient Kirkuk Citadel in Iraq's northern city of Kirkuk, the capital of the Kirkuk governorate.

May 25, 2021

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