Media Attribution
Image Credits & Attributions
Honoring the photographers, digital artists, museums, and open archives that bring Kurdistan to life.
Our Attribution Standards
Heart of Kurdistan is committed to high ethical standards of media usage. Visual imagery displayed on this platform originates from three primary categories:
- Original Photography & Media: Photographed, commissioned, or rendered directly by Heart of Kurdistan content creators.
- Open-License Photography: High-resolution imagery provided under Unsplash License, Pexels License, or Creative Commons (CC BY, CC BY-SA).
- Public Domain & Historical Archives: Historical manuscripts, architectural archives, and public domain cultural collections.
Media Credit Registry
Below is a summary of primary media categories and their respective attributions:
| Category / Module | Source / License | Attribution & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Governorates & Landscapes | Unsplash / Pexels / CC BY 4.0 | Landscape and urban photography of Erbil, Sulaymani, Duhok, Rawanduz, and Zagros Mountains. |
| Newroz National Festival | Cultural Archives / Public Domain | Traditional clothing, fire lighting ceremonies in Akre and Amed, and Govend dance photography. |
| Historical Monuments & Citadel | Wikimedia Commons / Public Access | Architectural imagery of Erbil Citadel, Shanidar Cave, Amadiya Gate, and Halabja Memorial. |
| Academic Institutions | University Public Outlets / CC BY | Campus photography for University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, Salahaddin, and Sulaimani. |
| Icons & Graphics | Font Awesome Free License | Vector icon suite used for interface navigation and accessible visual indicators. |
Reporting Missing or Inaccurate Attribution
If you identify a photograph, illustration, or graphic on our platform that requires updated attribution, license clarification, or removal, please contact our media team:
Media Contact Email: media@heartofkurdistan.org
Please include the page URL and details of the image in your inquiry.