The ancient Assyrian town of Imgur-Enlil was located at the large tell northwest of modern Balāwāt. Imgur-Enlil was founded or re-founded by the Assyrian King Aššur-nāṣir-apli II (r. 884–859 BC).
Find spot of the famous Balāwāt Gates.
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Location:
- Iraq, Qaryat Tabah
- geo:36.229454,43.403389
- Location ± 0-5 m.
Period or year:
- ante -860 / unknown
Class:
- City
- visible
Identifiers:
- vici:place=21252
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