Nimrud — Nabu Temple North Ancillary Shrine (Kalhu)
نمرود · Nabu Shrine N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇮🇶 Nineveh, Nimrud, Iraq
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About Nimrud — Nabu Temple North Ancillary Shrine (Kalhu)
Nimrud — Nabu Temple North Ancillary Shrine (Kalhu) in Nineveh, Nimrud, Iraq is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and magnetometry document ceramic seriation. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary settlement. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 22.1 ha. Excavation excavated; condition partially preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 220 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1018 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1887
Antiquarian record, modern excavation from 1960s
On the ground
Structures & features
36.1000° N · 43.3300° E · 220 m · 4 mapped features
- Main Temple CellacellaMain Temple Cella at Nimrud — Nabu Temple North Ancillary Shrine (Kalhu) — cella with stratified deposits36.1022° N · 43.3289° E
- North Court AncillarycourtNorth Court Ancillary at Nimrud — Nabu Temple North Ancillary Shrine (Kalhu) — court with stratified deposits36.1024° N · 43.3302° E
- Pylon GatepylonPylon Gate at Nimrud — Nabu Temple North Ancillary Shrine (Kalhu) — pylon with stratified deposits36.0996° N · 43.3311° E
- Altar PlatformaltarAltar Platform at Nimrud — Nabu Temple North Ancillary Shrine (Kalhu) — altar with stratified deposits36.1013° N · 43.3288° E
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