Duhok – The historic Nizarke Castle in Duhok, once a notorious prison used by the former Baath regime for torture, is nearing completion of its transformation into the National Museum of Memory. This significant project symbolizes the Kurdistan Region’s determination to preserve the painful truths of its past while building a future rooted in remembrance and resilience.
The restoration, which costs 900 million dinars, has reached nearly 95% completion. Engineers and historians are working closely to maintain the original structure while ensuring that key features, including prisoner inscriptions, remain intact as powerful reminders of the suffering endured by Kurdish detainees.
Officials leading the project emphasized that the museum will chronicle the Anfal genocide and other crimes committed against the Kurdish people. Through exhibitions, testimonies, and preserved artifacts, the site will serve as a space for reflection, education, and collective memory.
Local authorities noted that transforming the castle into a museum marks a new chapter for Duhok’s cultural and historical identity. It will stand as both a tribute to the victims and a lesson for future generations on the cost of injustice and the strength of human endurance.
The museum’s inauguration is expected soon, coinciding with broader efforts to document and internationally recognize the Kurdish genocide.