Middle Ages Ancient
Founding of the town
Rawandoz grew as a trading and strategic stop on the caravan routes between the Erbil plain and Persia.
⚠ The exact founding date is unknown.
Sources (1)
- نموونەی سەرچاوە
History
From the Soran Emirate to today
Ancient history, the emirate, the modern era and the heritage sites of Rawandoz — with sources, dates and notes on uncertainty.
Heritage sites
Archaeological and heritage sites
Castles, foundries and roads that tell the story of the city.
Rawandoz Citadel
Site of the old citadel, seat of power during the Soran Emirate.
Articles
Historical articles
The castles around Rawandoz
A look at the fortresses and defensive sites of the Rawandoz gorge.
Mir Kora and the cannon foundry of Rawandoz
How a mountain emirate of the 19th century came to produce heavy weapons.