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Bestansur: The Dawn of Agriculture in Kurdistan
Imagine stepping back in time to the dawn of agriculture, when the first seeds of farming were sown. This is the story of Bestansur, a unique archaeological gem nestled in the foothills of the Zagro
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The Emirate of Botan
This article explores the historical evolution of the Botan region, tracing its origins back to Herodotus's mention in the Achaemenid Empire. The principality of Botan existed until 1847 as an Ottom
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Musa Anter: A Silenced Kurdish Voice
The life of an intellectual is a long and arduous one. Every century a few pivotal figures become the articulators of their community’s aspirations and concerns. Their guidance propels humanity towa
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Discovering 'Amedi'
In a captivating interview, we had the pleasure of speaking in Denmark with Kristian Alex Larsen, the author of a book recently published in Istanbul called Amedi. Larsen’s unique background and dee
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Resilience and Talent of Kurdish Women
This article was inspired by the story about Firmesk Wirya Qaneh, the Kurdish woman chess champion, published in March 2024 in Issue 14 of Kurdistan Chronicle. This shining example of talent reminds
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Protecting Kurdistan’s Last Leopards
Brothers Nabaz Horeni and Bahez Horeni live in the village of Horen in the Sulaymaniyah Governorate of the Kurdistan Region. Located on the slopes of Bamo Mountain within the Zagros Mountain range,
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