Archaeological and cultural architecture in Kifri and its role in the tourism economy
Volume 1 , Issue 1 , April 2025 , Pages 521-540
Authors
Gashbin Shamal Hama Hassan 1 ; Rabar Anwar Ali
1 Basra General Directorate of Archaeology
10.17656/jzsb.12354
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Abstract
The city of Kifri is one of the ancient cities of Mesopotamia (the Fourth and Third Millennia BC) and the region, is similar to the major cities such as Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, and Mosul, in terms of its strategic and commercial importance during the Islamic era. It became a notable city during the Ottoman Empire, making Kifri home to several important historical and Archaeological landmarks, such as (Qazlar Castle, the Zangi Palace, and the governmental buildings, as well as the homes of wealthy and influential families). This later became a source of development for the city, with the establishment of several key public buildings, such as the Sarai, Qashla, Police Station, the Qaisariya and the market area, which enhanced and expanded the city's borders.
The city, which was primarily known during the Ottoman period, was called "Zangabad" and later became "Salahiyya" as a centre of the Qaza, and then changed to "Krefa" during its later periods. Undoubtedly, the geographical location of the city, which lay on the border between the Safavid and Ottoman empires, and later in the conflict between the Babani rulers and the Ottoman Empire, played a crucial role in shaping its administrative and military structure. Examples are the establishment of the Police Station, Qashla, and Serai, which reflect the final phases of the Ottoman Empire’s governance. The goal was to enhance the role of these governmental buildings in promoting tourism and protecting the cultural heritage of Kifri, as well as introducing the city locally and internationally.
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