Geli Eli Beg Waterfall, Waterfall in Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
The Geli Ali Beg Waterfall cascades down the mountainous terrain 130 kilometers north of Erbil, forming a natural water feature in Kurdistan.
In 1833, the waterfall became the site where Yazidi prince Mîr Elî Beg met his end for refusing to convert to Islam.
The waterfall's image appeared on Iraq's five-dinar banknote between 1978 and 1990, representing the region's natural heritage.
Travelers reach the waterfall through mountain roads that wind through the Kurdistan landscape, requiring careful navigation and proper transportation.
The waterfall carries the name of a Yazidi prince, connecting natural beauty with the religious persecution stories of the region's minorities.
GPS coordinates: 36.63145,44.44589
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:46
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