Duhok, Administrative center in Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Duhok sits in a valley between two mountain ranges along the Tigris River, shaped by multiple waterways including the Duhok Dam. The city spreads across rolling terrain with modern buildings standing alongside older structures.
The area was known as Nuhadra during the Middle Assyrian Empire period. The settlement grew slowly from a few hundred houses in the early 20th century into an established city.
The city is home to Kurds, Assyrians, Yazidis, Arabs, and Syrian refugees who live alongside each other while maintaining their traditions. Each group shapes daily life in their own neighborhoods and contributes to the varied character of the place.
Western visitors reach Duhok most easily through Erbil International Airport, about 170 kilometers away, where visa-on-arrival services are available. Travel is best during the milder months when the climate is more comfortable.
Ancient tablet with Greek inscriptions was discovered in the Balyuz hills near the city. This finding shows that the region has been crossed by travelers and merchants for thousands of years.
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