arbil
Arbil, also spelled Erbil and known in Kurdish as Hewlêr, is the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the administrative center of Erbil Governorate. It sits in northern Iraq, in the foothills of the Zagros mountains, and lies at the heart of the region’s political and economic life. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, with urban occupation dating back thousands of years. The old city centers on the Citadel of Erbil, a tell that rises above the surrounding streets and remains a symbol of the city’s long history. The Citadel was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Historically, Arbil/Erbil has been associated with the ancient city of Arbela, known from Near Eastern and classical
In the modern era, Arbil serves as the political and economic hub of the Kurdistan Region. Following
Education and institutions in Arbil include the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr and Hawler Medical University, among