Tarbiṣu (modern Sherif Khan, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq) was an ancient city about 3 miles north of Nineveh.

The first mention of location was in a chronicle of Middle Assyrian ruler Arik-den-ili (c. 1317–1306 BC).

It grew in size and importance after the capitol of the Neo-Assyrian Empire was moved to nearby Nineveh by Sennacherib.

Tarbiṣu was captured by the Medes in 614 BC, led by Cyaxares in the 12th year of Nabopolassar, king of Babylon and faded along with the Assyrian Empire.

Among the small finds were "royal cylinder in red cornelian" which had been wrapped in gold leaf, presumably kept as a relic.