Harir rock-relief
Harir rock-relief is an archaeological site in Shaqlawa, Erbil Governorate. Harir rock-relief is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint دەرکێ کافرا, as well as near Shadi (canned factory) Mosque.Photo: Neuroforever, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: Parthian rock relief, probably depicting king Abdissares
- Also known as: “Batas relief” and “Batas-Harir Relief”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Harir and Khalifan.
Harir
Town
Photo: Chaldean, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Harir is a town and sub-district in Erbil Governorate in Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The town is located in the Shaqlawa District. The town is known for its proximity to the Harir Air Base. In the town, there was a church of Mar Yohanna.
Khalifan
Town
Khalifan, is a town and sub-district located in Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region in Iraq, near Rawandiz. It is located 80 km northeast of Erbil and the majority of its population are Kurds. Khalifan is situated 7 km northeast of Harir rock-relief.
Banoka
Village
Photo: Sarchia Banokay, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Banoka is a village located in Kurdistan Region's Erbil Province. It is located in the northeast of Erbil, near the town of Khalifan. Banoka is situated 8 km north of Harir rock-relief.
Harir rock-relief
- Categories: rock relief, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Shaqlawa, Erbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.5636° or 36° 33′ 49″ northLongitude
44.34834° or 44° 20′ 54″ eastOpen location code
8H86H87X+C8OpenStreetMap ID
node 10229111147OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q108861222
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Turkish—“Harir rock-relief” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “النحت الصخري في حرير”
- Arabic: “نحت باتاس”
- Turkish: “Harir Kaya Kabartması”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include دەرکێ کافرا and Zulfaqar Graveyard.
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