Assessment of Slope Stability at Erbil Citadel, Kurdistan Region of Iraq Using Bejerman’s Method

A study assessing slope stability at Erbil Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's longest-continuously inhabited sites, reveals significant risks due to severe erosion and creep. Using Bejerman’s method, researchers evaluated 11 stations around the citadel, identifying Landslide Possibility Index (LPI) values ranging from 18–22, indicating medium to high failure potential at nine locations. This assessment highlights critical instability threats to historical structures, particularly on the citadel's edges, underscoring the need for urgent slope stabilization measures to preserve this ancient site.

Sissakian, V. K., & Sherwani, G. (2024). Assessment of Slope Stability at Erbil Citadel, Kurdistan Region of Iraq Using Bejerman’s Method. The Iraqi Geological Journal, 147–161. https://doi.org/10.46717/igj.57.2d.12ms-2024-10-22