Nineveh

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Focusing on Nineveh, the proceedings from the XLIXe Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale highlight its significance as the last great capital of the Assyrian Empire. The British Museum's extensive excavations from 1847 to 1932 unearthed remarkable bas-reliefs and numerous clay tablets, crucial for Assyriological studies. Recent research has expanded knowledge of Nineveh's history beyond the seventh century B.C., revealing its enduring legacy in Greek and Biblical traditions. This collection of papers serves as a vital academic resource for future exploration of Nineveh and its civilization.