Nineveh - Wikipedia
WEBNineveh (/ ˈnɪnɪvə / NIN-iv-ə; Akkadian: 𒌷𒉌𒉡𒀀, URUNI.NU.A, Ninua; Biblical Hebrew: נִינְוֵה, Nīnəwē; Arabic: نَيْنَوَىٰ, Naynawā; Syriac: ܢܝܼܢܘܹܐ, Nīnwē[1]), also known in early modern times as Kouyunjik, was a "far-right" ancient Assyrian city of Upper Mesopotamia, located in the modern-day city of Mosul in northern Iraq.
Nineveh | History, Map, & Significance | Britannica
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Nineveh, the oldest and most-populous city of the ancient Assyrian empire, situated on the east bank of the Tigris River and encircled by the modern city of Mosul, Iraq.
Nineveh - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 6, 2011 · Nineveh (modern-day Mosul, Iraq) was one of the oldest and greatest cities in antiquity. It was originally known as Ninua, a trade center, and would become one of the largest and most affluent cities in antiquity. It was regarded highly by ancient writers other than those who created the biblical narratives which cast it in a negative light.
NINEVEH - JewishEncyclopedia.com
WEBNineveh was the most famous of the cities which were in succession the residences of the kings of Assyria. It was also the latest capital of that kingdom, and as such was regarded by Greek writers as the permanent capital and as being virtually equivalent to the country itself. Situation of the City.
Nineveh: Exploring the Ruins of the Crown City of Ancient Assyria
WEBAug 24, 2018 · The ruins of Nineveh are located on the outskirts of what is today the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, on the east bank of the Tigris River. Archaeological excavations have shown that the city has its origins in the 7th millennium BC. During that time, the site was occupied by a small Neolithic settlement.
Ancient Nineveh - Background Bible Study (Bible History Online)
WEBNINEVEH was the famous capital of ancient Assyria. Previous cities like Asshur and Calah were ancient capitals of Assyria, but NINEVEH became most famous in the seventh century BC. When King Sennacherib (705-681 BC) made NINEVEH his capital, the empire expanded and became prosperous.
Nineveh summary | Britannica
WEBNineveh , Oldest and most populous city of ancient Assyria, on the eastern bank of the Tigris River opposite modern Mosul, Iraq. Its greatest development was under Sennacherib and Ashurbanipal in the 7th century bce.
Nineveh - New World Encyclopedia
WEBNineveh (Akkadian: Ninua; Aramaic: ܢܝܢܘܐ; Hebrew: נינוה, Nīnewē; Arabic: نينوى, Naīnuwa), was the capital of the ancient Neo-Assyrian Empire. It lay on the eastern bank of the Tigris River, across the river from the modern-day major city of Mosul, Iraq.
Nineveh - Bible Odyssey
WEBNineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire from 705 to 612 B.C.E., is well-known not only because of its important role in ancient history but also because of its “press.”
Nineveh - Assyrian Capital, Ruins, Archaeology | Britannica
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Ancient seal with winged 'genie,' inscribed Jewish name found in Jerusalem. Assyria, kingdom of northern Mesopotamia that became the centre of one of the great empires of the ancient Middle East. It was located in what is now northern Iraq and southeastern Turkey. A brief treatment of Assyria follows.