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Place in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq
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Tal Afar is a city in Northwestern Iraq.
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A citadel dating back to the Ottoman Empire, it was badly damaged in 2014 when ISIL militants blew up parts of the walls.
Taxis and private vehicles are the main ways of getting around Tal Afar. Walking is practical in some central areas.
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