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Bible.org

Bible.org: An Introduction to the Book of Nahum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent outline of the contents of the Book of the prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Campaign of Sennacherib

For Students 9th - 10th
This Fordham University page is a short description given by Sennacherib about how he attacked a city. There are also Bible verses quoted about the same attack.
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Bible.org

Bible.org: An Argument of the Book of Nahum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures. Cites scripture passages throughout the passage for easy referencing.
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Bible.org

Bible.org: Nahum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent detailed review of the Book of the prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures. Discusses the date and place this passage refers to, interpretations of the book, and much more.
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Other

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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Other

Norwegian University of Science and Technology: Lost Forever

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow accompanied by a description of archaeological discoveries from the ancient Assyrian cities of Nineveh and Nimrud in Iraq, both of which were severely damaged by the Islamic State in March 2015. The slideshow includes images...
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The British Museum

British Museum: Mesopotamia: Palaces of Assyria: Palace Without a Rival

For Students 4th - 8th
This virtual exhibition describes the stages in the construction of Sennacherib's Palace Without a Rival and the surrounding gardens, with quotes from Sennacherib accompanying the text. Click on highlighted words for pop-up definitions,...
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Other

Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows the extent of the Assyrian Empires from 1800 BC to 627 BC. Includes maps.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Nahum

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Great Cities of Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the great cities of Ancient Mesopotamia such as Uruk, Akkad, Assur, Babylon, Persopolis, and Nineveh on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Famous Rulers of Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the famous kings of Ancient Mesopotamia such as Gilgamesh, Sargon the Great, Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, and Darius.
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Article
Other

Patterns of Evidence: Hanging Gardens of Babylon Made by Biblical King?

For Students 9th - 10th
The author of this blog entry discusses the theory that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon mentioned in the Bible and generally attributed to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon may have actually been built by King Sennacherib of Assyria at his...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nineveh

For Students 9th - 10th
Assyrian Palace at Nineveh