In the ruins of the ancient Assyrian metropolis Nineveh, in modern Iraq, researchers have unearthed a rare artifact: a ...

and psychological warfare--hallmarks of what modern strategists might term a "blitzkrieg." The study, published in Oannes, highlights how Sargon II, king of Assyria, applied a military strategy in 714 ...

The newly discovered relief depicts King Ashurbanipal in a divine conference with two preeminent Assyrian deities.

The Tomb was located in the North-West Palace of the Ancient city of Kalkhu (modern city of Nimrud). The city of Kalkhu was a capital of the Assyrian Empire for over 150 years until King Sargon moved ...

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The ancient city is considered to be one of the most important parts of North Mesopotamia, becoming the capital of the Assyrian empire in the late eighth century BC under King Sennacherib.

Archaeologists excavating the ruins of an ancient Assyrian king’s throne room in Iraq found a massive 26,000-pound carving, a ...

Below are interactive maps with continuously updated information from the National Interagency Fire Center. The Camp House Road Fire was first reported on Sunday afternoon about 45 miles northeast ...

For years, enthusiasts have transformed modern air-cooled Porsche 911s to mimic older models. The trend began with SCs and 3.2s being modified to resemble 2.4 long-hoods from the early 70s, followed ...

Aaron Schmitt Located near the modern city of Mosul, Nineveh was one of the most-important cities of North Mesopotamia, having become the Assyrian capital in the late eighth-century BCE.

The great stone figures that today grace the Assyrian Gallery of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art were carved more than 2500 years ago for the palaces and temples of Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 B.C.), ...