The Qishla of Kirkuk is a historical building in Kirkuk, Iraq.
is an old building that served as the military headquarters of the Ottoman forces in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq. Al-Qishleh was built according to the Ottoman dynasties in 1863. Al-Qishleh is located in the center of the city of Kirkuk. It has an area of 24,282 square meters. The word Qeshla is a Turkish word meaning the place where the soldiers stay in the winter. The Antiquities Foundation of Kirkuk undertook restorations on the Qashla and the Qashla became used as a cultural center and museum. Of course, a crunch in Kirkuk has been shredded by the Kirkuk Museum, and instead of being a tourist attraction, the government has neglected it, and part of it has been falling due to rain and neglect.
photography: Ali Aras - Kirkuk - Iraq
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Hey @aliaras360 ,
Thanks for sharing!
Just wanted to let you know that I am removing the Arabic tag from your publication, since the post is written in English. If you’d like to know more on that matter please check the following article: How do I find posts in my preferred language?.
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Such a beautiful building, @Bobiisha ! It is sad to hear that it is not being maintained properly. It looks like an amazing place to photograph and I can imagine what it looked like in its prime!
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Hi @aliaras360
I love seeing and visiting historical places and buildings and agree that it is very sad that the government has neglected it,