Nineveh Collection (page 6)

account visit Chaldaean Christians Kurdistan
with an account of a visit to the Chaldaean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis, or devilworshippers; and an enquiry into the manners and arts of the ancient Assyrians, Nineveh and its remains

Eunuch warrior battle Nineveh remains account
Eunuch warrior in battle, Nineveh and its remains, with an account of a visit to the Chaldaean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis

monuments Nineveh drawings spott first series
The monuments of Nineveh: from drawings made on the spott: first series, Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, 1817-1894, 1849

Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)
Illustration of a Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)

Linguistics table, 17th century
Linguistics table. 17th century table titled Tabula Combinatoria. The description at top says that this is a combinatory table showing the most ancient alphabets of the world

GILGAMESH, 7th CENTURY B. C. Tablet XI of the Epic of Gilgamesh inscribed in cuneiform. From Nineveh, 7th century B. C
GILGAMESH, 7th CENTURY B.C. Tablet XI of the Epic of Gilgamesh inscribed in cuneiform. From Nineveh, 7th century B.C

Assyrian royal palace
Reception hall of an Assyrian palace in ancient Mesopotamia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pontoon Bridge over the Tigris at Mosul, Iraq
Temporary pontoon bridge over the Tigris at Mosul, Iraq, connecting to a more solid construction further across the flow. The view is from Mosul toward the long low Tell Mound marking the site of

Tell Nebi Yunus - Nineveh, Iraq
The site of Nineveh on the Eastern bank of the River Tigris in Iraq - viewed here from Mosul, across the River. Ninevehs location is marked by two large mounds

Jonah & Ninivites
God sends him on a missionary journey to Nineveh, to tell the people their city will be destroyed 40 days later : they believe and convert and, lo !, their city is not destroyed !

The Fall of Nineveh (print)
BAL18366 The Fall of Nineveh (print) by Martin, John (1789-1854); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Bronze head possibly of king Sargon, from Nineveh, Iraq
Akkadian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Bronze head, possibly of king Sargon. From Nineveh, Iraq

Detail relief depicting musicians, from Palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief depicting musicians. From the Palace of Ashurbanipal at Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Kings stele with inscription and a relief depicting King Sennacherib praying in front of the divine symbols. 705-681 BC. Detail. Limestone. From Nineveh. Archaeological Museum

Orthostates from the Palace of Nineveh. Alabaster. 704-689 B
Mesopotamian art. Assyrian. Orthostates with reliefs in the side walls of a ramp from the Palace of Nineveh. Alabaster. 704-689 B.C. It shows Assyrian officers and courtiers carrying a mobile throne

Iraq / Archaeology / Various
A whole variety of artifacts, and reliefs, both in situ and alone, from many of the major sites of ancient Iraq. These include Kalhu (Tell Nimrud) and Nineveh (Tell Kuyunjik)

Nineveh Sacked by Medes
Nineveh sacked by the Medes Date: 612 BC

Iraq / Archaeology / Nineveh
Iron artifacts found in excavations at the site of ancient Nineveh. These include a chain, a socketed pick head and ring-mounted hooks. Date: 1874

Iraq / Archaeology / Mosul
Excavations in progress at the site of ancient Mosul. Around 400 AD, the city of Mosul began to eclipse the dominant city of Nineveh, on the other side of the Tigris

Hunting scenes Assyrian relief
Hunting scenes of Ashurbanipal. Assyrian art. Relief on rock. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. NINEVEH. Kuyunjik. Nineveh. Palace of Ashurbanipal

IRAQ: BEDOUIN HOME, c1932. A Bedouin woman with two children at their tent near Nineveh, Iraq. Photograph, c1932

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Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: Colossal Statue

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Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: Colossal Statue

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Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: the only Discovered Slab Showing a Figure of the Queen

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Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: Nineveh Trench

Jonah predicts the downfall of Nineveh, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Jonas under the miracle plant, Jan van de Velde (II), 1603 - 1641

ASSYRIA: SENNACHERIB. Baked clay hexagonal prism inscribed with the annals of Sennacherib, King of Assyria, describing especially his siege of Jerusalem under its king, Hezekiah

Fall of Nineveh
The Fall of Nineveh. circa late 19th century

Reconstruction of the north-eastern facade of Sennacheribs (d681BC) palace (Kouyunijik). Assyrian. From Austen Layard Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon, London, 1853

Sargon of Akkad (2334 BC - 2279 BC), also known as Sargon the Great or Sargon I, Mesopotamian king. Bust of an Akkadian ruler, probably Sargon, Nineveh, ca. 23rd - 22nd century BC

Limestone relief from the Palace of Sennacherib, Nineveh, 700-692 BC. The King is shown in his chariot pulled by men. An attendant holds an umbrella over the kings head

Italy, Sardinia region, Cagliari, bronze statuette representing tribe chief wearing cloak, with sword and stick
Nuraghic civilization, 7th century b.C. Bronze statuette representing chief of tribe wearing a cloak, with a sword and a stick. From Mount Arcosu, Uta, province of Cagliari (Sardinia region, Italy)

Engraving representing transporting of a winged bull during the Henry Layard excavations at Nineveh, 1867
Iraq, 19th century. Transporting of a winged bull during the Henry Layard excavations at Nineveh, 1867. Engraving

Reconstruction of entrance door to harem at Palace of Sargon II, by Place Victor and Felix Thomas, Nineveh and Assyria
Place Victor and Felix Thomas, Nineveh and Assyria, 1867. Reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II. The entrance door to the harem

Reconstruction of Palace of Sargon II, by Place Victor and Felix Thomas, Nineveh and Assyria
Place Victor and Felix Thomas, Nineveh and Assyria, 1867. Reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II. View from south-east

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette of archer from Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti
Nuraghic Civilization, 7th century b.C. Bronze statuette of archer from the Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti (Sardinia region, Italy)

Relief portraying the capture of Susa
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief portraying the capture of Susa. From Quyungiq stronghold at Nineveh, Iraq

Reconstruction of Observatory at Palace of Sargon II, by Place Victor and Felix Thomas, Nineveh and Assyria
Place Victor and Felix Thomas, Nineveh and Assyria, 1867. Reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II. The Observatory. View, plan, section

Relief depicting scene of fishing and boat with four rowers, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief depicting scene of fishing and a boat with four rowers. From Nineveh, Iraq

Detail of relief depicting figure of guardian lion, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief depicting figure of guardian lion. From Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Detail of relief depicting siege and destruction of Susa, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief depicting siege and destruction of Susa, Elam. From Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Detail of relief with battle of Til-Tuba with refugees, from Palace of Ashurbanipal, ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief with battle of Til-Tuba, 660-650 b.C. From the Palace of Ashurbanipal at Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Detail of relief depicting Babylonian prisoners paying homage to king Ashurbanipal and queen
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief depicting Babylonian prisoners paying homage to king Ashurbanipal and his queen. From the Palace of Ashurbanipal at Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Detail of relief depicting triumph of king Ashurbanipal, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief depicting triumph of king Ashurbanipal. From Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Detail of relief depicting tribute to King Ummanigash, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief depicting tribute to King Ummanigash. From Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Relief with war machine, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with a war machine. From Nineveh, Iraq

Detail of relief with prisoners and booty from city of Lachish, from Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with prisoners and booty from the city of Lachish. Detail. From Nineveh, Iraq

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"Discovering the Ancient Splendor of Nineveh: A Glimpse into Assyrian History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Nineveh, an ancient city that once stood as a testament to the power and opulence of the Assyrian empire. From intricate openwork plaques to majestic reliefs, this captivating civilization comes alive. Picture yourself witnessing the mighty Assyrian king, adorned in regal attire, commanding his chariot with unparalleled authority. The ivory plaque depicting a striding sphinx transports you to a bygone era, where artistry met mythological symbolism. Gazing upon the mounds of Kouyunjik and Nebbi Yunus, one can almost hear echoes from centuries past. These remnants bear witness to the architectural prowess that characterized Nineveh's landscape – a testament to its former glory. The Palace of Ashurbanipal reveals itself through detailed relief carvings capturing King Ashurbanipal on his chariot. Each stroke tells tales of conquests and triumphs etched into stone for eternity. Intriguing drawings from early explorers offer glimpses into what was once lost but now found. Monuments rise before our eyes as we delve deeper into their mysteries – each line drawn with reverence for an ancient civilization long forgotten. Semiramis emerges as one among many great queens who left indelible marks on history's tapestry. Her legacy stands tall alongside other influential women who shaped empires and defied societal norms. Even biblical stories find their place within Nineveh's narrative; Jonah exhorting its people to repentance serves as a reminder that even great cities are subject to divine intervention. Beyond archaeology lies romance - Max Mallowan and Agatha Christie embarked on expeditions together, unearthing not only artifacts but also love amidst these ancient ruins.