Qandil Mountains
The Qandil Mountains (Kurdish: چیای قەندیل Çiyayên Qendîl), are a mountainous area of Kurdistan Region near the Iraq-Iran border. The region belongs to the Zagros mountain range and is difficult to access, with extremely rugged terrain. The highest peaks reach over 3,000m.
| Qandil Mountains | |
|---|---|
| قەندیل Çiyakanî Qendîl | |
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,587 m (11,768 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°32′28″N 44°59′46″E |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Zagros |
The area is notable as a sanctuary and headquarters for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Approximately 5,000 PKK and other armed factions control an area of roughly 50 km² The Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) is also based in Qandil, which allows them to infiltrate into Iran.[1]
See also
- Kuhe Haji Ebrahim (highest peak)
References
- Gunter, Michael M. (2010-11-04). Historical Dictionary of the Kurds. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810875074.
External links
- With the P.K.K. in Iraq’s Qandil Mountains by The New York Times
- Interviews with female PKK fighters in Qandil by BBC News
- Mount Qandil: A Safe Haven for Kurdish Militants – Part 1, Part 2
- "We want peace. But we will not surrender". Lower Class Magazin. 2016-05-17. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
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