Photograph by Granger Collection/Age Fotostock Babylon was famous for its Hanging Gardens, which some believe may have actually been in the Assyrian capital, Nineveh, where this relief ...

A new archaeological mission revealed the ancient capital of Assyria—Khorsabad ... After Sargon II died in 705 BC, the capital was moved to Nineveh, and the city fell into oblivion.

Built during the reign of King Sennacherib (705-681 BCE), the wall stretches for 12 kilometres within the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, which is located on the outskirts of modern-day Mosul.

Built during the reign of King Sennacherib (705-681 BCE), the wall stretches for 12 kilometres within the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, which is located on the outskirts of modern-day Mosul.

The Nineveh International Film Festival in Mosul showcases 398 films from 15 countries, marking a cultural revival for the ...