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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Nineveh

For Students 9th - 10th
This article outlines the history of the city of Nineveh and its rulers, and the archaeological discoveries that followed centuries after its demise. Includes a slideshow of relief carvings and other pieces of art from Nineveh.
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Alchetron Technologies: Sennacherib: Administration and Building Projects

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a lengthy article on Sennacherib and this particular section has a detailed description of how he planned and constructed the city of Nineveh and his famous Palace Without Rival.
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Livius: Nineveh (Mosul)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the early history of the city of Nineveh followed by a description of the construction that took place during Sennacherib's reign. Assurbanipal, the grandson of Sennacherib, built another palace later. The destruction of Nineveh...
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Livius: Nineveh, Palace of Senacherib

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of high-resolution photos of carvings from the walls of the Palace of Sennacherib, as well as a drawing of a map.
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All Mesopotamia: One Man's Green Thumb and Thirst for Power

For Students 9th - 10th
The life, achievements, and military conquests of Sennacherib are outlined. Includes descriptive details of his famous palace.