Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Nineveh, located in modern-day Iraq near Mosul, was a prominent city in ancient Assyria, serving as its capital during the Neo-Assyrian Empire. It boasts monumental archaeological features such as extensive defensive walls, palaces, and temples. The city was significant in the diffusion of metal technology and was a crucial hub for trade routes between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. Nineveh experienced growth from a Neolithic village to a powerful city-state, later becoming a center of worship for Ishtar. The city was sacked in 612 BCE, marking the end of its prominence. Its ruins, including the famous library of Ashurbanipal, offer invaluable insights into the Assyrian civilization and its cultural, political, and technological advancements.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
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Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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