11-03-2015, 10:39 AM
Does anyone know of any studies (ideally in English) of the city of Nisibis?
The site is currently right on the Turkish/Syrian border, occupied by the modern towns of Nusaybin and Qamishli, with the border running right though what may have been the centre of the ancient city - all that remains above ground are a few pillars from a colonnade, isolated in no-man's land between the frontier barbed wire, and the church of Mar Yacub.
Google satellite images appear to show the traces of extensive ancient remains in the cleared border area, indicating what might be the old street grid, lining up with the angle of the colonnade and the church.
However, I can't find anything in print or online to tell me more - not even a sketch plan of the configuration of the city.
Any suggestions much appreciated!
The site is currently right on the Turkish/Syrian border, occupied by the modern towns of Nusaybin and Qamishli, with the border running right though what may have been the centre of the ancient city - all that remains above ground are a few pillars from a colonnade, isolated in no-man's land between the frontier barbed wire, and the church of Mar Yacub.
Google satellite images appear to show the traces of extensive ancient remains in the cleared border area, indicating what might be the old street grid, lining up with the angle of the colonnade and the church.
However, I can't find anything in print or online to tell me more - not even a sketch plan of the configuration of the city.
Any suggestions much appreciated!
Nathan Ross
