Dur-Sharrukin, Archaeological site in northern Iraq
The ancient Assyrian city covers an area of 288 hectares with massive walls, multiple gates, and a palace complex near present-day Mosul.
Built between 717 and 707 BCE by King Sargon II, the city served as the Assyrian capital until his death in battle in 705 BCE.
The excavated site contains temples dedicated to different deities, including the Nabu temple, which honored the god of writing and vegetation.
French archaeologist Paul-Émile Botta conducted the first excavations from 1842 to 1844, discovering numerous reliefs and sculptures within the ruins.
The site features a ziggurat with a helical ramp and housed colossal lamassu sculptures, winged bulls with human heads weighing up to 20 tons.
Location: Nineveh Governorate
Inception: 706 BCE
GPS coordinates: 36.50974,43.22803
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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