Khosr River

The Khosr River is a long intermittent river located in the Nineveh Governorate in Iraq. It is a tributary of the Tigris, joining its left bank.

History

During the reign of Sennacherib, walls were built along the banks of the Khosr River to prevent it from flooding.
Moreover, to secure the water supply for his capial Nineveh, Sennacherib carried out hydraulic engineering projects and connected the Khosr River with the Jerwan Aqueduct.

Course

The Khosr River originates in the al-Qosh mountains and flows approximately from north to south passing through the Nineveh Plains and the archaeological sites of Dur-Sharrukin and Niniveh. It finally joins the Tigris in Mosul. The river is fed by rainwater in Winter.