Nineveh (/ ˈnɪnɪvə / NIN-iv-ə; Akkadian: 𒌷𒉌𒉡𒀀, URUNI.NU.A, Ninua; Biblical Hebrew: נִינְוֵה, Nīnəwē; Arabic: نِينَوَىٰ, Nīnawā; [1] Syriac: ܢܝܼܢܘܹܐ, Nīnwē[2]), also known in early modern times as Kouyunjik, was an ancient Assyrian city of Upper Mesopotamia, located in the modern-day city of Mosul (itself built out of the Assyrian town of Mepsila...

2022年1月4日 · 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 by God, but which was later destroyed.

2025年3月1日 · Nineveh was 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.

2011年3月6日 · 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.

NINEVEH 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 …

2025年1月7日 · Nineveh, historically one of the most prominent cities of ancient Mesopotamia, was the capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Situated on the eastern bank of the Tigris River, it is part of present-day Mosul, Iraq.

2025年3月1日 · Nineveh - Assyrian Capital, Ruins, Archaeology: From the ruins it has been established that the perimeter of the great Assyrian city wall was about 7.5 miles (12 km) long and in places up to 148 feet (45 metres) wide; there was also a great unfinished outer rampart, protected by a moat, and the Khawṣar River flowed through the centre of the ...

2019年2月1日 · Nineveh was one of the most important cities of the ancient world. Carine Harmand explores the quest to locate and unearth this city.

2023年9月14日 · Discover 13 fascinating facts about Nineveh, the ancient city that was once the capital of the powerful Assyrian Empire. Explore its rich history, impressive architecture, and famous residents in this intriguing article.

Nineveh , 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 …