Khinnis (Bavian) reliefs خنس
The monumental rock reliefs of the Assyrian king Sennacherib beside an ancient canal head.
Monumental reliefs carved into the rock by the Assyrian king Sennacherib beside the head of a canal that carried water towards Nineveh.
Around 700 BC the Assyrian king Sennacherib built a canal system to bring water from the mountains to his capital, Nineveh. At its head, at Khinnis near the village of Bavian, he had huge reliefs carved into the cliff showing himself before the gods.
Fallen blocks, carved panels and inscriptions lie beside the stream, in a green gorge that is a favourite picnic place. Further along the canal, the remains of the stone aqueduct at Jerwan are among the oldest aqueducts in the world. Khinnis is part of our Lalish & Khinnis tour from Mosul.
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Questions & answers
Where is Khinnis (Bavian) reliefs?
Khinnis (Bavian) reliefs is in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The map on this page shows its location.
How can I visit Khinnis (Bavian) reliefs?
Khinnis (Bavian) reliefs is included in our Lalish & Khinnis Historical Tour tour (1 day). You can book it on WhatsApp, and we arrange the guide, transport and any permissions.