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Sulaymaniyah

Sulaymaniyah · السليمانية

Lake Dukan

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Dukan lakeshore and uplands

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) · 2013-04-19 14:30:42 · Read original · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Dukan Lake lies outside Sulaymaniyah and relates to the Little Zab reservoir and infrastructure.

Identity and history

Dukan Lake lies outside Sulaymaniyah and relates to the Little Zab reservoir and infrastructure. Mountain, water and shore form a regional landscape rather than an urban-centre site. Power, irrigation and management complement but do not replace landscape interpretation.

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Wikipedia · Lake Dukan

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2026-10-12T16:58:59.171848+00:00
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What to look for

Observe shore and mountains, retaining the image’s season and water level. Transport, facilities and water activities require independent checks. Weather comparison with the city also needs distance and terrain.

Dukan Lake · 2019
Dukan Lake · 2019 · 2019-04-26 18:22:24Mhamadkorra ↗CC BY-SA 4.0
Dukan Lake · 2009
Dukan Lake · 2009 · 2009-08-06User:Zirguezi ↗Public domain
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Wikipedia · Lake Dukan

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Cited background claims only; evidence/captures.json records capture method and limitations
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2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-12T16:58:59.171848+00:00
Content revision
1366207667 2026-07-26T21:34:06Z
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CC BY-SA 4.0
Author history

Local and cultural context

Lake Dukan is the reservoir formed by Dukan Dam on the Lesser Zab, near Ranya in Sulaymaniyah Governorate. It is a surrounding-area geographical entry. The dam supports water storage, irrigation and hydropower. Archaeological work before inundation documented earlier settlement. Lakeside services, roads and water levels require separate verification.

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Wikipedia · Lake Dukan

Coverage
Cited background claims only; evidence/captures.json records capture method and limitations
Source publication date
—
Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-12T16:58:59.171848+00:00
Content revision
1366207667 2026-07-26T21:34:06Z
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Author history
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