"Erbil Citadel"

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31 January 2026

An elderly Kurdish man sits on the sidewalk reading a book next to his small street stand near the historic Erbil Citadel in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The image captures a serene moment of quiet and reflection, contrasting with the blurred motion of busy passersby in the heart of the capital city. The Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands in the background as a witness to the daily life and resilience of the city's inhabitants

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31 January 2026

Osman Ahmed, 80, reads the Quran at his market stall by the Erbil Citadel. A cigarette vendor for 30 years, he starts every day with a prayer ritual

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#13259753

31 January 2026

In Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, the weathered hands of an elderly Kurdish man hold an open Holy Quran. The image captures a moment of spiritual devotion and lifelong faith, reflecting the central role of religious practice in the daily lives of the older generation in Erbil

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#13259754

31 January 2026

A portrait shows an elderly Kurdish man wearing a traditional checkered headscarf, deeply immersed in reading the Holy Quran on a street in Erbil, Iraq. The image captures the weathered features and focused expression of the man, reflecting the deep spiritual devotion and cultural identity that characterize the older generation in the Kurdistan Region

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31 January 2026

An elderly Kurdish street vendor reads the Holy Quran at his cigarette and lighter stall in central Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

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30 January 2026

Kurdish citizens, including women and children, gather at the foot of the historic Erbil Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Despite the rainy weather, participants carry and wear the Kurdish national flag (Ala Rengin) during a demonstration of national unity and solidarity with Kurds in Rojava (Northern Syria). The image captures the powerful intersection between ancient history and contemporary national aspirations, showcasing the enduring resilience of the Kurdish identity in the heart of its capital.

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29 May 2016

Stork stand on the squer under the Citadel in Erbil, 28 May, 2016, Erbil, Kurdistan

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3 August 2015

A man rides a bike in front of the citadel of Erbil / Summer 2013.

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3 August 2015

Men walk through the centre of Erbil near the historical citadel / Summer 2013.

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3 August 2015

A police man keeps watch on the Citadel in Erbil / Summer 2013.

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