Balawat, Archaeological site near Mosul, Iraq.
The excavation site of Balawat extends across 64 hectares of land, containing remnants of ancient walls and architectural structures from the Neo-Assyrian period.
British archaeologist Hormuzd Rassam conducted the first excavation of Balawat in 1878, revealing substantial artifacts from the reign of King Shalmaneser III.
The bronze bands on the Balawat Gates feature intricate depictions of military campaigns, tributes, and the first representations of landscapes in Assyrian artistic tradition.
The site lies 25 kilometers southeast of Mosul and 4 kilometers south of Bakhdida, with recently constructed roads improving access to the archaeological area.
The temple gates of Mamu, measuring 20 feet in height, display detailed bronze decorations created through the repoussé metalworking technique.
Location: Nineveh Governorate
GPS coordinates: 36.22360,43.41664
Latest update: April 1, 2025 17:05
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