The Cross Mound
The Cross Mound is a scenic viewpoint in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. The Cross Mound is situated nearby to the place of worship St Shmoni Church, as well as near St Jacob Church (MarYaqo).Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tesqopa and Baqofah.
Tesqopa
Town
Photo: Chaldean, Public domain.
Tesqopa or Tel Skuf, also Tel Eskof or Tall Asqaf is a town in northern Iraq located approximately 19 miles north of Mosul. The town is populated by Assyrians and they are members of the Chaldean Catholic Church.
Baqofah
Village
Baqofah is a village in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. It is located in the Tel Kaif District in the Nineveh Plains. In the village, there is a Chaldean Catholic church of Mar Gewargis. Baqofah is situated 2½ km east of The Cross Mound.
Sreshka
Village
Sreshka is a village located in the Tel Kaif District of the Ninawa Governorate in Iraq. The village is located ca. 13 kilometres south of Alqosh and ca. Sreshka is situated 6 km northeast of The Cross Mound.
The Cross Mound
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
36.59547° or 36° 35′ 44″ northLongitude
43.10284° or 43° 6′ 10″ eastOpen location code
8H85H4W3+54OpenStreetMap ID
node 4942169823OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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In Other Languages
“The Cross Mound” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “تل الصليب”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include St Shmoni Church and St Jacob Church (MarYaqo).
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