Mount Nisir, Sulaymaniyah

#6 among attractions in Sulaymaniyah

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mount Nisir, mentioned in the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, is supposedly the mountain known today as Pir Omar Gudrun, near the city Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan. The name may mean "Mount of Salvation". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°30'0"N, 45°25'0"E

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Sulaymaniyah Iraq

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Mount Nisir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kurd's Heritage Museum, Sulaymaniyah Museum, Amna Suraka Museum, Kurdish Heritage Institute.

4.1 miN
Museum
Kurd's Heritage Museum, Sulaymaniyah
105 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, the Kurd's Heritage Museum stands as a bastion of cultural preservation and education. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the rich history, art, and traditions of the Kurdish people, making it an...
4 miN
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Sulaymaniyah Museum, Sulaymaniyah
103 min walk • The Sulaymaniyah Museum, nestled in the cultural heart of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, is an emblem of the region's rich history and a treasure trove of ancient artifacts. As the second largest museum in Iraq, this institution is a gateway to the past, offering a glimpse into...
4.3 miN
Museum
Amna Suraka Museum, Sulaymaniyah
111 min walk • The Amna Suraka Museum, also known as the Red Security Museum, is a poignant reminder of Iraq's turbulent past. Located in the city of Sulaymaniyah, this museum is housed in a former Ba'ath regime prison where countless Kurds and others were detained, tortured,...
4.3 miN
Museum
Kurdish Heritage Institute, Sulaymaniyah
111 min walk • The Kurdish Heritage Institute is a non-governmental organization for preserving Kurdish heritage and music based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
5.2 miNW
35°33'56"N • 45°22'19"E
City Centre, Sulaymaniyah
132 min walk • Shopping, Coffee and tea tours, Tours
6 miNW
Universities and schools
The American University of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah
153 min walk • American University of Iraq, Sulaimani is a not-for-profit, private institution for public benefit, located in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
3.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Ranya District, Sulaymaniyah
92 min walk • Ranya District is a district of Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq. Its capital is Ranya. The district has a population of 200,826. The district includes three towns, Çiwarqurne, Bêtwate and Hacî awa, and is the centre of the Bîtwên and Raperîn area.
4.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Sulaymaniyah District, Sulaymaniyah
108 min walk • Sulaymaniya District is a district of Sulaymaniyah Governorate, in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Its main city is Sulaymaniyah, the capital of the Governorate.
3.5 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sulaymaniyah Stadium, Sulaymaniyah
90 min walk • Sulaymaniyah Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Sulaymaniyah FC. In 2017, Sulaymaniyah Stadium became the first stadium in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to be internationally recognized by the Asian Football Confederation.