Activists Launch Campaign to Document the “Identity of the Mountains” in Iranian Kurdistan

ARK News.. In an initiative that blends environmental preservation with cultural identity, dozens of activists and mountaineers in Iranian Kurdistan have launched a campaign to install informational plaques on mountain peaks across the region, wearing traditional Kurdish attire that harmonizes with the natural landscape and rugged terrain.

The campaign aims to establish an “identity marker” for the mountains of the Bukan area, as organizers believe the mountains of Kurdistan carry an ancient history and original names that must be preserved. The plaques are intended to provide accurate information for foreign visitors and mountain trekkers who may be unfamiliar with the region’s geography, while also documenting these names for future generations to ensure their natural heritage is passed down.

Mountaineer Kamil Salimpour said, “We are pleased with this gathering to install plaques that carry important meaning. Our goal is for our children and grandchildren to learn about these places and benefit from the beauty of their nature, and we hope everyone will help protect our environment.”

For his part, Chiya Mohammedi, a member of the climbing team, emphasized that the initiative goes far beyond placing a metal sign, stating: “Our visits to the mountains are a message of environmental protection. We did not just place a plaque — we placed an ‘identity.’ The mountains of Kurdistan have their own history, which must be respected and documented.”

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