Fun facts about Kirkuk
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The ancient name of Kirkuk was the Hurrian Arrapha.
Kirkuk
Iraq
Kirkuk is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of the Kirkuk Governorate. The city is home to a diverse population of Kurds, Iraqi Turkmens and Arabs. Kirkuk sits on the ruins of the original Kirkuk Citadel which sits near the Khasa River.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kirkuk was one of the places occupied by Neanderthals based on archeological findings in the Shanidar Cave settlement.
Kirkuk
Iraq
Kirkuk is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of the Kirkuk Governorate. The city is home to a diverse population of Kurds, Iraqi Turkmens and Arabs. Kirkuk sits on the ruins of the original Kirkuk Citadel which sits near the Khasa River.
From the “History” section
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In 2017, around 30 Armenian families resided in the city.
Kirkuk
Iraq
Kirkuk is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of the Kirkuk Governorate. The city is home to a diverse population of Kurds, Iraqi Turkmens and Arabs. Kirkuk sits on the ruins of the original Kirkuk Citadel which sits near the Khasa River.
From the “Demographics” section
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In 1927, Iraqi and American drillers struck a huge oil gusher at Baba Gurgur near Kirkuk.
Kirkuk
Iraq
Kirkuk is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of the Kirkuk Governorate. The city is home to a diverse population of Kurds, Iraqi Turkmens and Arabs. Kirkuk sits on the ruins of the original Kirkuk Citadel which sits near the Khasa River.
From the “Economy” section
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