Category : Art & Culture

Kurd Qaburstan represents the largest Bronze Age settlement discovered on the Erbil Plain in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, spanning an impressive 100 hectares. The...

Munira Salih Abdulrahman, widely known as Munira Qaftan, stands as a towering figure in the history of Kurdish education, women’s rights advocacy, and nationalist movements....

Haji Maki   Haji Maki, born Mohammed Maki Abdullah Marouf in 1939 in Amedi, Duhok, remains one of Kurdistan’s most cherished artists. Known by his...

Kurdish dolma, a beloved dish known for its rich flavors and health benefits, has become a must-try for foreign visitors to Kurdistan. In Erbil’s bustling...

Kurdish carpet weaving represents a vital element of Kurdish cultural heritage, combining artistic expression, cultural identity, and traditional craftsmanship. These textiles, created for generations across...

According to the latest findings from archaeological work at both the Gre Asengaran and Kani Aspechan projects in the Rovya district of Dohuk governorate, two...

Shepherding is an ancient and important part of life in Kurdistan, where it has been practiced for thousands of years. A shepherd, or shwan in...

Najiba Khani Jelizadeh was born on September 8, 1917, in Koya, a city renowned for its rich cultural and intellectual heritage. The daughter of a...

The celebrated artist and maqam singer Sewa, whose full name was Sliwa son of Khwaja Yalda Sliwa, was born in 1890 in the Bafri Qandi...

Sarupe, a beloved dish in Kurdish culture, holds a special place in the culinary heritage of Kurdistan. Made from sheep’s head and feet, this traditional...