Zaxo
It is one of the important territories in the region and considered to be the gate of
the region to the external world.
Zakho city is the center of the territory which lies on
the south- western side of the famous plain of Sendi with fertile soil,...
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Zaxo
It is one of the important territories in the region and considered to be the gate of
the region to the external world.
Zakho city is the center of the territory which lies on
the south- western side of the famous plain of Sendi with fertile soil, Zakho is a
beautiful city characterized by a lot of water and nice climate, lies on Khabir river
which passes by and a branch from the river divides the city into two parts and there
is a stony bridge on it, almost was built in the reign of Badinan Emirate, then the
branch meets with the main branch which passes by an ancient castle, in the castle,
there are a bench of eight angles, columns above them sharp curves and decorations,
they made the castle as house for their princes.
The historians have disagreed about its name and there are several stories or opinions
about it, in some Arami sources the name of the city is mentioned which is derived
from the Arami word (Zakhota) which means the victory in relationship with the battle
happe
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