Nineveh Governorate, Administrative region in northern Iraq
The Nineveh Governorate spans 37,323 square kilometers across northern Iraq, with its capital Mosul situated along the banks of the Tigris River.
The region contains archaeological remains of the ancient city of Nineveh, which served as the capital of the Assyrian Empire from the 7th century BCE.
The districts of Nineveh Governorate represent a mix of Arab, Kurdish, Turkmen, Yazidi, and Assyrian Christian communities, each maintaining their traditions.
Visitors to the Nineveh Governorate must obtain proper permits and coordinate with local authorities due to the current security requirements in the region.
The Governorate includes the ancient site of Hatra, which features a combination of Hellenistic, Parthian, and Roman architectural elements from the 2nd century.
Capital city: Mosul
Shares border with: Al Anbar Governorate, Duhok Governorate, Diyala Governorate, Erbil Governorate
Website: https://ninava.gov.iq
GPS coordinates: 36.00000,42.46667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
Nineveh
73.7 km
Nimrud
78.4 km
Library of Ashurbanipal
73.5 km
Hatra
51.2 km
Great Mosque of al-Nuri
70.6 km
Dair Mar Elia
68 km
Mosque of the Prophet Yunus
73.3 km
Mosul Grand Mosque
72.5 km
Church of Saint Thomas
70.3 km
Tal Afar Citadel
41.7 km
Yarim Tepe
36.8 km
Tell Arpachiyah
70.1 km
Hassuna
68.3 km
Sharfadin temple
71.9 km
Bash Tapia Castle
70.9 km
Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Mosul
69.2 km
Our Lady of the Hour Church
70.4 km
The Shrine of Yahya Abu al-Qasim
71 km
Syrian Catholic Archeparchy of Mossul
70.9 km
Imam al-Baher Mosque
70.1 km
Great Mosque
53.8 km
Fifth Bridge
71.3 km
Mosul Library
72.6 km
Beit al-Tutunji
70.8 km
Mart-Meskinta-Kirche
70.2 km
Minaret of the Nouri Mosque
70.6 km
Old city of Mosul
70 kmReviews
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