Nineveh[a] was an ancient Near Eastern 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 …

Jun 23, 2025 · 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 …

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.

Mar 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 …

Jan 7, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Nov 1, 2025 · Uncover the rise and fall of Nineveh, the ancient capital of the Assyrian Empire. From its grandeur under kings like Sennacherib and Ashurbanipal to its fiery destruction in 612 BCE, explore …

Dec 24, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 2, 2025 · Nineveh was once the thriving capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, making it one of the most important cities in ancient history. Its story, marked by great achievements and dramatic …

Nineveh was captured, plundered, and destroyed in the summer of 612 B.C.E. by the forces of the Median and Babylonian empires, and became a desolate heap. The site itself was later occupied …