Omed Khoshnaw, Governor of Erbil, attended a ceremony organized by the French Consulate General in Erbil at the Erbil Citadel to mark the visit of a French archaeological delegation to the Kurdistan Region.
The event took place at the building of the French Institute for the Near East (IFPO), where the French archaeological team, led by Maria Grazia, presented its latest discoveries and research findings from Shamamok Palace, an important archaeological site in Erbil Governorate.
During a scientific conference, the team discussed the site’s historical and archaeological significance and highlighted the importance of continued research to uncover more about the region’s past.
The event also emphasized the value of cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and France in archaeological research, as well as efforts to protect and preserve the region’s cultural heritage.
Emmanuel Miniot, Consul General of France in Erbil, chaired the ceremony. Government officials, diplomats and representatives from the archaeological and cultural sectors also attended.
