Temple of Anu-Adad

The Temple of Anu-Adad features large courtyards, monumental gateways, and architectural elements characteristic of Assyrian religious structures during the ninth century BCE.

King Shalmaneser III commissioned the construction of this temple between 858 and 824 BCE to honor Anu, the god of heavens, and Adad, the god of storms.

Religious ceremonies at the temple involved offerings to deities, cuneiform inscriptions on door sockets, and prayers for the protection of the Assyrian king and people.

The archaeological site requires advance arrangements for visits, and current security conditions in northern Iraq may affect access to the temple ruins.

The temple complex contains administrative buildings and residences for priests, revealing the integration of religious and governmental functions in ancient Assyrian society.

GPS coordinates: 35.45856,43.25829

Latest update: April 12, 2025 07:12