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Jerwan
36.6697° N, 43.3936° E
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The Jerwan site, located north of Mosul in Iraq's Nineveh Province, is renowned for its ancient aqueduct, believed to be the oldest in the world. Built by the Assyrian king Sennacherib between 703 and 690 BCE, this aqueduct was part of the Atrush Canal designed to irrigate the extensive gardens of Nineveh. Remarkably constructed using over two million dressed stones, stone arches, and waterproof cement, the aqueduct represents a significant feat of engineering from the Early Iron Age. The site's inscriptions bear testament to its historical importance, and some scholars suggest that the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon may have been inspired by Sennacherib’s gardens. Jerwan provides valuable insights into ancient water management and Assyrian engineering prowess.
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Construction of Jerwan Aqueduct
703 BCE - 690 BCE
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