The Royal Tomb of Nimrud were first discovered in April of 1989 by an expedition of the Iraqi Department of Antiquities and Heritage. The Tomb was located in the North-West Palace of the Ancient city ...

ISIS militants began a full-scale attack in northern and western Iraq in June 2014, taking control of vast areas of land, ...

That art, which once adorned a palace wall, depicts a priest performing ... but so are invading soldiers in antiquity. The city of Nimrud, known as Calah in the Bible, became the capital of ...

Release Date: October 26, 2001 This content is archived. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Ancient Nineveh and Nimrud, two of the world's greatest ancient archaeological treasures, are in serious danger of being lost ...

The destruction of Nimrud city drew widespread condemnation ... the city was known for its grand palace, intricate stone carvings, and monumental sculptures, showcasing the architectural and ...