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A remarkable new exhibition titled “Sersal Photo Exhibition” has opened in Erbil, offering an unprecedented glimpse into early 20th-century life in Ezidi towns across Iraq. The exhibition presents a rare collection of never-before-seen photographs, many of which are being shown to the public for the first time.
The archival photographs are sourced from the University of Pennsylvania Archives and represent one of the earliest known visual documentations of Ezidi communities. The images provide valuable insight into Ezidi cultural and social life during a time when few photographic records existed.
This exhibition is part of the Sersal Project, an international initiative bringing together researchers, journalists, and artists to preserve and share the photographic history of the Ezidi people. The project’s goal is to create a lasting visual archive that celebrates and safeguards Ezidi heritage.
The event is hosted by the Framing Photojournalism School in Erbil.
The exhibition is open to the public and has already drawn significant attention from local communities, academics, and cultural institutions.