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    • Nineveh , also known in early modern times as Kouyunjik, was an ancient Assyrian city of Upper Mesopotamia, located in the modern-day city of Mosul in northern Iraq. It is located on the eastern bank of the Tigris River and was the capital and largest city of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, as well as the largest city in the world for several decades. Today, it is a com… See more

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    LocationMosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq
    RegionMesopotamia
    Area7.5 km² (2.9 sq mi)
    Abandoned612 BC
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    The English placename Nineveh comes from the Latin Nīnevē and the Koine Greek Nineuḗ (Νινευή) under influence of the Biblical Hebrew Nīnəweh (נִינְוֶה), from the Akkadian Ninua (var. Ninâ) or Ninuwā. The city was als… See more

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  1. World History Encyclopedia
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    Nineveh - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 6, 2011 · Nineveh was one of the oldest and greatest cities in antiquity, the capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire under Sennacherib. Learn about its history, culture, religion, and destruction by Babylonians and Medes.

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    What is the significance of the city of Nineveh in the …

    Jan 4, 2022 · Nineveh is notable in the Bible as the capital city of Assyria, a longtime enemy of Israel. Located in what is now modern Iraq, Nineveh is mentioned in Scripture as a place that turned away from sin through a warning …

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    Ancient Nineveh - Background Bible Study (Bible …

    Learn about the history, location, and significance of Nineveh, the capital of ancient Assyria and the city of Jonah's repentance. Explore the biblical references, maps, and sources related to Nineveh and its destruction.

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    How Did the Ancient City of Nineveh Fall

    Sep 17, 2021 · Learn about the rise and fall of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, and its impact on the ancient Near East. Discover the causes, events, and consequences of the destruction of Nineveh by its enemies in …

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    What made Nineveh an important city in ancient times?
    The historic Nineveh is first mentioned about 1800 B.C.E. as a center of worship of the goddess Ishtar, whose cult was responsible for the city's early importance. The goddess' statue was sent to Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the fourteenth century B.C.E. when Nineveh was a vassal of the Hurrian kingdom of Mitanni during its struggles against Egypt.

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    Who were the enemies of Nineveh?
    About B.C. 633 the Assyrian empire began to show signs of weakness, and Nineveh was attacked by the Medes, who subsequently, about B.C. 625, being joined by the Babylonians and Susianians, again attacked it, when it fell, and was razed to the ground.

    Nineveh Definition and Meaning - Bible Dictionary

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    What is the history of Nineveh?
    Nineveh is an ancient city on the Tigris River started by Nimrod (Genesis 10:11). The city grew in population and status over the years, eventually becoming the greatest capital of the world's first superpower, the Assyrian Empire. The empire lasted for 272 years, from 884 B.C. to 612, until the capital was conquered and sacked.

    Definition of Nineveh in the Bible - Bible Study

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    What does the Bible say about Nineveh?
    First Biblical Mention: The first Biblical mention of Nineveh is in Gen 10:11, where it is stated that NIMROD (which see) or Asshur went out into Assyria, and builded Nineveh and Rehoboth-Ir, and Calah, and Resen between Nineveh and Calah, with the addition, "the same is the great city."

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    Nineveh - New World Encyclopedia

    Nineveh was the capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from the ninth to the seventh century B.C.E. It was a major trade and religious center, with impressive palaces, temples, and fortifications. Learn about its history, geography, and …

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    Assyria: Nineveh - British Museum

    Explore the carved stone panels from the Neo-Assyrian Southwest Palace at Nineveh, the capital of the ancient Assyrian empire. See how Sennacherib depicted his building projects and military campaigns in detail.