At the Erbil Citadel... Special Ceremony Held for a French Archaeological Delegation

On Thursday evening, October 15, 2026, Omed Khoshnaw, Governor of Erbil, attended a special ceremony organized by the French Consulate General in Erbil at the Erbil Citadel.
The event, held at the premises of the French Institute for the Near East (Ifpo), was arranged to mark the presence of a visiting French archaeological delegation in the Kurdistan Region.

During the ceremony, a dedicated scientific conference was conducted by the French archaeological team, led by Ms. Maria Grazia. The conference showcased the French team's latest discoveries and scientific research regarding the significant archaeological site of "Qasr Shamamok," one of the rich historical landmarks within the Erbil Governorate.

The session also underscored the importance of sustaining joint projects between the Kurdistan Region and France in the fields of archaeological discovery and the preservation of national heritage.

Hosted by Emmanuel Mignot, the French Consul General in Erbil, the ceremony was attended by a number of government officials, diplomats, and relevant figures from the fields of archaeology and culture.