نينوى Nineveh عاصمة الإمبراطورية الآشورية ومركزا للعلم والقوة. اشتهرت بمكتبة آشوربانيبال، أسوارها الضخمة، ونظامها المائي المتقدم. سقطت عام 612 ق.م، ولا تزال أسرارها مدفونة حتى اليوم was a great Assyrian city near Mosul in northern Iraq. It was the capital of the Assyrian Empire and a center of power and knowledge. Famous for the Library of Ashurbanipal, massive walls, and advanced water systems, Nineveh fell in 612 BC, and many of its secrets remain hidden. | Iraq museum

FINDING NINEVEH VIRTUAL – (1.5 hours) The rediscovery of the ancient assyrian capital of Nineveh is one of the greatest stories of 19th century archaeology. Our tour “Finding Nineveh” follows the incredible true story of three men who were responsible for some of the most important discoveries in the history of Mesopotamia. Each one made a significant contribution to our understanding of ancient Assyria. What do those discoveries show about Biblical history, and what should they mean to us? *If

The lamassu at the British Museum are monumental Assyrian sculptures from the ancient cities of Nineveh and Nimrud, dating to the Neo-Assyrian Empire (9th–7th century BC). These winged creatures with human heads and the bodies of bulls or lions once guarded royal palace entrances, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and divine protection. Discovered in the mid-19th century by Sir Austen Henry Layard, they are now displayed in the museum’s Assyrian Sculpture Galleries, showcasing the artistry of this p