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God Roundel, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

God Roundel, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

Detail of the relief carved at the façade of the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). This roundel, of a god emblem, lies above the entrance into the main burial...
Star Roundel, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Star Roundel, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

Detail of the relief carved at the façade of the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). This roundel lies at the right side, above the square entrance into the main...
Burial Chamber, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Burial Chamber, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

This is the left burial chamber at the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). This rectangular coffin was carved into the rocky floor, which was hollowed out. Probably...
Headdress Detail, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Headdress Detail, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

Detail of the relief carved at the façade of the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). This man stands on the left side. He wears what appears to be a “tiara”; a headdress...
Roundel Detail, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Sulaymaniyah Museum

Roundel Detail, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

A close-up image of the central roundel of the divine emblem at the façade of the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). This image was shot just before the restoration/conservation...
The Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan (Replica)
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

The Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan (Replica)

A modern replica of the façade of the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). The replica was made in late 2002 and was placed at the main entrance into the halls of...
Floor Chamber, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Floor Chamber, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

This is the right burial chamber at the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). This rectangular coffin was carved into the rocky floor, which was hollowed out. Probably...
Capital, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Capital, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

Detail showing the capital of the left-sided engaged column at the façade of the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-I Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl). The capital is of an ionic-style and is composed...
Main Carving, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Main Carving, Rock-Cut Tombs of Qizqapan

This is the main scene, carved between the engaged Iranian ionic-style columns and above the entrance into the main chamber of the rock-cut tombs of Ashkawt-i Qizqapan (Kurdish: The Cave of the Ravisher or the Cave of the Raped/Abducted Girl...
Lycian Tombs
Image by Peter Sommer Travels

Lycian Tombs

Lycian tombs at Kyaenai, with Hellenistic theatre in the background. Photo provided by Peter Sommer Travels, republished with permission.
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