Bahdinan Gate
This beautiful arched gate is all that remains of the fortress the ancient mountaintop town of Amadiya once was.

šŸ“œ This beautiful arched gate is all that remains of the fortress of the ancient mountaintop town of Amadiya, located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
šŸ” It was once the only entryway into the fortified town, featuring carvings and a sun effigy, symbolizing the city's rich history.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore ancient architecture and its historical significance as a gateway to an ancient mountaintop town
šŸŒ… Admire the arch adorned with an effigy of the sun
šŸ—æ View mysterious carvings, possibly of Parthian kings
šŸš¶ Walk through a 13-foot-wide gate with a winding stone staircase
šŸ“– Learn about its legendary past, including ties to the Three Wise Men
šŸ•Šļø Witness a site that once fostered peaceful coexistence

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šŸ’” Also known as Sipna Gate, Mosul Gate, Western Gate, or Old Gate.

Last updated 22 days ago

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