Symposium on “Historical, Political, and Administrative Developments of the Zummar Region” Held at Zakho University

Published Date: Monday, 27 October 2025, 21:18

On Monday, October 27, 2025, Zakho University organized a symposium titled “Historical, Political, and Administrative Developments of the Zummar Region.”

The event was attended by Dr. Diyar Abdulkarim Saeed, President of Zakho University; Dr. Ramadhan Jafar Mustafa, Vice President for Student Affairs; Dr. Fakher Hassan, Dean of the College of Humanities; and Dr. Abdulsalam Najmadin, Director of the Zakho Center for Kurdish Studies.

The symposium was organized by the Department of History in coordination with the Zakho Center for Kurdish Studies. It aimed to shed light on the Zummar region through historical, political, and administrative perspectives, highlighting its importance within the broader context of Kurdish and Iraqi studies.

Historical Development

This part of the symposium explored the historical background of the Zummar region, including its origins, major historical events, cultural heritage, and how life in the area has evolved through various historical periods.

Political Development

The political dimension focused on the region’s political transformations, such as changes in governance systems, the emergence of local political movements, power structures, and the Zummar region’s connection with wider state and national politics.

Administrative Development

The final section addressed the administrative organization and governance of the Zummar region. Discussions included the formation and modification of administrative boundaries, the functioning of local governmental institutions, and the evolution of public services and regional management over time.

 

Through these discussions, the symposium emphasized the significance of the Zummar region in understanding the intertwined historical, political, and administrative processes that have shaped its identity and role in the region’s broader development.