Which site is in Nineveh (Khorsabad), Iraq and belongs to the Assyrian period?

• A. Basilica of St. Philibert
• B. Mezquita Mosque and Cathedral
• C. Old St. Peters
• D. Palace of Sargon II

Answer: (D)

Identifying a site that represents the Assyrian period in Mesopotamia and locating it near Nineveh is the key idea. The Palace of Sargon II sits in Khorsabad, just outside the Nineveh plains, and dates to the reign of Sargon II in the 8th century BCE. This palace is a quintessential example of Assyrian royal architecture, famous for its massive scale, intricate bas-reliefs, and protective lamassu guardians. It was built when Sargon II founded Dur-Sharrukin as a new capital, reflecting the distinctive Assyrian emphasis on monumental complexes, administrative power, and vivid narrative carving—traits that mark this site as belonging to the Assyrian period.

By contrast, the other options are not Assyrian and are located in different regions and contexts (for example, a major church in France, a mosque-cathedral in Spain, and an ancient basilica in Rome). So the Palace of Sargon II is the site that fits the Nineveh–Khorsabad Assyrian association.