Assyrian
Media
View from Sulav
Landscape view of the reliefs
Landscape view of the reliefs
Landscape view of the reliefs
Landscape view from the river
Exterior: Inscription in Assyrian, Arabic, & English
Exterior: Church Entrance
Exterior: Stone door socket
Exterior: Stone door socket
Exterior: Masonry Detail
Exterior: Altar
Interior
Interior: Small door to the main church
Interior: Burial niche in the side chapel
Interior: Carved stone
Exterior: Cross Ornament
Exterior: Fauna around the church
Exterior: Fauna around the church
Interior: Burial niche in the side chapel
Interior: Burial niche in the side chapel
Interior: Narthex, facing the east
Interior: Nave
Interior: Nave
Interior: Main altar from the nave
Interior: Main altar from the nave
Interior: Main altar from the nave
Interior: Nave from the altar
Interior: Nave from the altar
View from the top of the aqueduct
View from the arch of the aqueduct
View of the plain and the aqueduct
View of the reliefs and the city of Duhok
Interior: Nave
Interior: Chapel and altar
Exterior: Plaza
Interior: Side altar and burials
Upper Cave
Entrance to Upper Cave, Relief of Shalmaneser III and Inscription
Mouth of Lower Cave
Lower Cave and Gorge, Relief of Tiglath-pileser I
Western End of Lower Gorge, Relief is on the Northern Rock Face
Under Natural Archway over River, West of Lower Relief, Below and East of Upper Relief
River South of Relief Sites, Mouth of Upper Cave is Visible to the North
Interior: Southern Entrance Hall
Exterior: Southern Courtyard, Southern Elevation of Main Monastery Complex
Interior: Southern Portal to Main Cloister
Exterior: Southeastern Cloister
Interior: Basement in Southeastern Corner of Complex, Remains of a Pagan Temple
Interior: Burial Chamber (Beth Kadishé)
Exterior: Central Cloister
Interior: Main Church
Interior: Church of the Virgin Mary
Interior: Northeast Corner of Cloister, Next to Church of the Virgin Mary
Exterior: Western End of Upper Level, Above Central Cloister
View of Relief and River Valley from the Northwest
View of Relief and Rock Face from the West
View From Below Rocky Outcrop, North of Relief
Exterior: Northern Gateway, Street View
Exterior: Central Courtyard
Interior: Dining Room on Eastern End of Complex
Southern Side of Upper Ridge of Hillside, Relief, Cloudy Conditions
Southern Side of Upper Ridge of Hillside, Relief, Sunny Conditions
Exterior: Terrace, Staircase, First Level
Interior: Guest House Room
Exterior: Third Level, Terrace
Exterior: Ground Level Courtyard
Exterior: Western End, Northern Side
Exterior: Southern View of Bridge, Western Bank of Batman River
Exterior: Top of Bridge
Interior: Room in Western End of Bridge
Exterior: Western End of Bridge
Exterior: Southwestern Corner of House Complex
Exterior: Southern End of House Complex
Interior: Main Church, Nave
Interior: Main Church, Apse
Exterior: Central Cloister
Interior: Tomb Chamber
Interior: Founder’s Tomb Chamber
Interior: Eastern Cloister Arcade
Interior: Church of Saint Mary
Exterior: Southern Courtyard, Church of Saint Mary to the East, Central Courtyard and Main Church to the North
Exterior: Northern Courtyard
Interior: Dome of Theodora
Interior: Antechamber West of Dome of Theodora
Exterior: Courtyard West of Main Church
Interior: Archway and Tomb Adjacent to Northwestern Courtyard
Exterior: Northwestern Courtyard
Interior: Beth Kadishé (Crypt), Northern Vault
Exterior: Upper Courtyard
Exterior: Upper Courtyard
Exterior: Southern Side of Terrace on Second Floor
Exterior: Eastern Side of Terrace on Second Floor
View of Upper Cave
View of River Entrance to Lower Cave, Facing East
Bank of River near Entrance to Lower Cave
View of Upper Cave from Below
View of Rock Face on Southern Side of River, Near Entrance to Lower Cave
Upper Cave from Below
Upper Cave: Relief of Shalmaneser III
Upper Cave: Relief of Shalmaneser III
Upper Cave: Relief of Shalmaneser III
Upper Cave: Cuneiform Inscription next to Relief of Shalmaneser III
Entrance to Upper Cave Facing East
Entrance to Upper Cave Facing East
Upper Cave: Relief of Shalmaneser III
Upper Cave: Relief of Shalmaneser III and Cuneiform Inscription
Upper Cave: Cuneiform Inscription
Upper Cave: Cuneiform Inscription
Upper Cave: Cuneiform Inscription
Upper Cave: Rock Formation on Southern Cave Wall
View from Upper Cave, Facing West
View from Upper Cave, Facing West
View from Upper Cave, Facing West
View from Upper Cave, Facing Southwest
View of Rock Formation on Northern Side of the Entrace to the Upper Cave
View Northwest from Upper Cave Entrance
Upper Cave: View of Relief of Shalmanesar III and Cuneiform Inscriptions on Southern Wall of Upper Cave Entrance
Upper Cave: Entrance
View from Upper Cave Ridge Facing Northwest
Rock Formation Near Upper Cave Entrance
Entrance to Gorge, Lower Cave around to the Right, Upper Cave Visible in the Upper Right
Entrance to Gorge, Lower Cave around to the Right, Upper Cave Visible in the Center Right
Entrance to Gorge and Lower Cave, Facing Southeast
Entrance to River Gorge, Facing East
Entrance to Gorge and Lower Cave facing Southeast
Entrance to Gorge and Lower Cave, Facing Southeast
Western Wall of Entrance to River Gorge and Lower Cave
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-pileser I and Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge, Relief of Tiglath-pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge near Entrance to Cave, Cuneiform Inscription
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions on the Northern Wall of River Gorge
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions
Detail: Lower Cave, Cuneiform Inscription
Detail: Lower Cave and Relief, Cuneiform Inscription
Detail: Lower Cave and Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscription
Detail: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscription
Detail: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscription
Detail: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscription
Detail: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I
Detail: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I
Detail: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I
Detail: Lower Cave, Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription Close to Entrance to Cave, Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: View of Cuneiform Inscription close to Cave Entrance/River Source
Detail: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge close to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge next to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge next to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge next to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge next to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge next to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge next to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Face of River Gorge next to Cave Entrance
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Mouth of Cave, River Source, Facing East, Reliefs and Inscriptions are to the Left
Lower Cave: View West from Cave Entrance, River Gorge, Relief and Inscriptions are on the Northern Face of the Gorge
Lower Cave: View Northwest in River Gorge
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions on Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions on Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions on Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Northern Face of River Gorge at Cave Entrance, Cuneiform Inscriptions
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscriptions on Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: View North Through Natural Archway from River Gorge
Lower Cave: View Northwest from River Gorge Through Natural Archway
Lower Cave: View Northwest from River Gorge Through Natural Archway
Lower Cave: River Gorge Facing East Toward Cave
Lower Cave: River Gorge Facing East Toward Cave
Lower Cave: Under Natural Archway Facing South, River Gorge and Relief are to the Left
Lower Cave: Under Natural Archway Facing North, Downstream from Relief and Inscriptions
View of Base of Hill Up to Upper Cave, Viewed from Riverbed facing North
Entrance to Natural Archway, Passage to River Gorge and Lower Relief, Facing Southeast
View West, Downstream, Facing Away from Upper Cave and Lower Cave
View of Site from the West, Facing East, River Gorge and Upper Cave are Visible in the Center
View of Site from the West, Facing Southeast, River Gorge and Upper Cave are Visible in the Center-Left
View of Mouth of Upper Cave
Distant View, Mouth of Upper Cave
Distant View of Upper Cave Mouth
Distant View of Upper Cave Mouth
View of River Gorge from the West, Facing Southeast
River Gorge, Upper Cave Viewed from Riverbed
View of Site from the West, Viewed from Riverbed
Cliffside and Upper Cave from Riverbed, Facing East
Lower Cave: View of Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I, Cuneiform Inscription
Lower Cave: View of Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I, Cuneiform Inscription, Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: View of Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I, Cuneiform Inscription, Northern Face of River Gorge
Lower Cave: Relief of Tiglath-Pileser I and Cuneiform Inscription on Northern Wall of River Gorge