Halamata cave

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Halamata Cave is an archaeological site near Duhok in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The caves contain the Assyrian relief carvings known as the Maltai reliefs.The cave is located seven kilometres south-west of Dohuk, above the village of Geverke. The site is composed of "four Neo-Assyrian bas-reliefs carved into the cliff-side above the village of Malthai".The reliefs are approximately six metres long and two metres high. The reliefs all show a procession of nine figures, and were first photographed by British explorer Gertrude Bell in 1909. According to ArtStor, the reliefs "depict the Assyri

This remarkable historical landscape, crafted by the Assyrians millennia ago, stands as a testament to the power and heritage of the Assyrian civilization. What captivates is the ingenious excavation methods employed in an era devoid of contemporary tools like diamonds and hard metals. Regrettably, unlike some preserved sites in the region, this landscape requires careful attention and preservation. Accessing the site poses challenges, as there's no clear path to the cave. Having a local guide is advisable, but you can also follow faint red signs leading to the landscape. Despite extensive va

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Visit it many times from 2005-2006, before it was popular. Our local Kurdish guide told us the history of the cave's. The beautiful considering it was surreal. Love to go back and see them again. These cave's go back thousands of years before modern times and are the burial sites of pre Babylon times. What an eye opening experience to know you are walking in a location that dated back that far

This is an amazing series of panels with carvings that date back to about 700 BC. They were made during the rule of Assyrian King Sennacharib, probably to commemorate the building of canals in the region. It is not a cave in fact, but a series of several panels of carvings depicting Sennacharib and various Assyrian deities. One of the carvings was actually removed by smugglers and so a cave is left behind.

I love this place because it is full of the hitorical signs and explain that the kurdistan one of the oldest place in the world.

Ancient place, dating back to Assyrian Era, the curving are Assyarian Gods.

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Helamata Cave Helmatta Cave, nestled high in the mountains of Duhok Governorate in Iraqi Kurdistan, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. The site is home to the famous Maltai reliefs, which commemorate the victories of King Sennacherib (704-681 BCE). The cave features four panels, each six meters long, carved into the heart of the cliff face, depicting a majestic procession of figures and deities. These treasures were first photographically documented by the British explorer Gertrude Bell in 1909, revealing to the world an artistic and historical legacy spanning mo

One of the sculptures of King Sennacherib on Mount Zawa, belonging to the original inhabitants of the region (the Assyrians), represents the rich history of this area, which dates back to the Assyrians before it was settled by Gypsy, Persian, and Turkish peoples, and subjected to demographic changes through barbaric Mongol methods. Surrounding villages bear witness to this; for example, parallel to this sculpture on the northern side is the village of Maltai (Ma'althayi), which was one of the centers of Assyria and was inhabited by Assyrians until a few years ago. Similarly, there are the vill

What a shroud and shinwari. Assyrian language.

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A stunning place to be. The view of the city and the rock reliefs are just the perfect package for both cultural and outdoor tour lovers. Now that is April of 2025 a group of experts are working on its trail to make some metal stairs to ease the hike to this site. The area around Halamata rock reliefs have recently been fenced and the both doors from north and south are locked you need to inform the authorities to help you enter.

It is not excact location. Ask a local. Do not follow point in map.

The area is fenced in and the reliefs are currently being restored. There's a hole in the fence next to the gate.

The cave is located seven kilometres south-west of Dohuk, above the village of Geverke. The site is composed of "four Neo-Assyrian bas-reliefs carved into the cliff-side above the village of Malthai".[1] The reliefs are approximately six metres long and two metres high. The reliefs all show a procession of nine figures, and were first photographed by British explorer Gertrude Bell in 1909.[1] According to ArtStor, the reliefs "depict the Assyrian king worshipping the main divinities in the Mesopotamian pantheon" and date from 704 BC to 681 BC.[2] As with the reliefs at Khinnis, the reliefs at

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A beautiful cave in Kurdistan, like other caves

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