Erbil is the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Many also refer to it as Arbil. The city is one of the most populated of the Kurdish areas. This city is located in the north of Iraq.
Located in northern Iraq, its city has entered the pages of history. It has a lot of reputation as a historical city. People started living in this region six thousand years ago.
UNESCO has included this region as a World Heritage Site. More than 8 lakh 50 thousand people live in this city. The region has seen the rule of many empires. Every empire has left its mark on this city.
The region has been ruled by Sumerian Empire, Assyrian Empire, Babylonian Empire, Persian Empire, Greek Empire, Ottoman Empire, and Arabs. Alexander the Great and Darius III, the famous king of the Persian Empire, fought over this city.
Alexander the Great was able to successfully defeat the Persian king Darius III in that battle. This battle is called the Battle of Erbil. Travelers from different parts of the world visit this region.