Castles in Iraq were built in the Ancient and Medieval Times. The castles have played important role in defenses against enemies throughout history.[1][2]
| Name | Location | Picture | Notes |
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| Kirkuk Citadel | Kirkuk | 
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| Fortress of Ukhaidir | Karbala | 
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| Erbil Citadel | Erbil | ,_Iraqi_Kurdistan.jpg)
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| Zarb Castle | Ghammas | 
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| Pashtabia Castle | Mosul | 
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| Tel Afar Citadel | Tel Afar | 
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| Xanzad Castle
(or Banaman Castle) |
Erbil | 
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| Sherwana Castle | Suleymaniyah | 
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| Serchok Castle | Suleymaniyah | 
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References
edit- ^ "حصن الأخيضر الشهير في كربلاء... واحداً من أقدم الحصون الاسلامية وأهمها (مصور) | وكالة نون الخبرية". 2017-02-22. Archived from the original on 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "Castillo - Página de voz - Gran Enciclopedia Aragonesa OnLine". 2016-09-25. Archived from the original on 25 September 2016. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
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