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Place in Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Shaqlawa is a historic city and a hill station at the bottom of Safeen mountain in the Erbil Governorate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The city is known for its waterfalls, trees, and greenery. Shaqlawa is a lush and fruitful region with a temperate climate and was a popular summer resort among Iraqis before the US invasion of Iraq.
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Dween Castle
Impressive ruinsof an Ottoman-era castle with stunning views. Below the fortress are the remnants of an ancient abandoned village. Across the road is a cemetery.
The city is 51 km to the northeast of Erbil. Buses and taxis are available from Erbil.
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