Sanctuary of Shaykh Adi

Image View Description

Detail of Oil Lamp

Date

ca. 12th century A.D.

Material/Technique
  • limestone
  • marble
Work Type
architecture
Culture
Yazidi
Location
Lalish (Iraq)
Notes

The complex has had several renovations and additions since its first erection in the 12th century.

Image Source

Photography by the Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History and Archeology, Columbia University

Photographer
Helen Malko
Record ID
1314_iraq2013_sheikaditemple_img_053
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