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Notable fort · Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

Farshakh

فرشاخ

Farshakh is a fort in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.

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Farshakh: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Farshakh

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Farshakh — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.18400, 42.47549. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Farshakh

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    Other forts & heritage near Farshakh

    • Tell al-Rimah · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Tell Taya · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Yarim Tepe · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~22 km · Must-see
    • talafar · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Eski Mosul Bridge · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Qermez Dere · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Tell Hassuna · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Tell Arpachiyah (Tepe Reshwa) · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Tell Khoshi · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Tarbisu · fort · Nineveh Governorate · ~74 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Farshakh open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Farshakh yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Farshakh?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Farshakh?

    Nearby: Tell al-Rimah (fort, 11 km), Tell Taya (fort, 21 km), Yarim Tepe (fort, 22 km), talafar (fort, 26 km), Jebel Sasan (viewpoint, 35 km), Eski Mosul Bridge (fort, 55 km).

    Is Farshakh worth visiting?

    Farshakh is listed as a notable fort in Iraq on Spotwander.