Registration of a heritage qanat in Kirkuk on the world irrigation list in France

The Ministry of Water Resources announced the inclusion of the Narwajah Haji Jirjis Al-Ulya qanat in Kirkuk Governorate within the World Heritage Register of Irrigation Structures, during the activities of the 26th International Conference and the 77th Executive Council meetings of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage held in Marseille, France. A ministry statement indicated that this achievement embodies the efforts of the Ministry of Water Resources, represented by Minister Dr. Muthanna Al-Tamimi, and his interest in preserving heritage water structures and highlighting their historical and engineering value, while also reflecting the antiquity of the Iraqi water heritage and its traditional expertise and knowledge in water management. It added that this inclusion represents an important step to enhance Iraq's presence in international forums and introduce its civilizational and engineering heritage, contributing to preserving this legacy and protecting it for future generations.