Curated OER
The Ancient Middle East
Immerse your class in the ancient cultures of the world with this presentation, which travels through the Hittite Empire, the Assyrian Empire, Babylonia, and several more. Enjoy the pictures depicting the ancient worlds and the maps that...
Curated OER
The Phoenicians, Hittites, and Assyrians
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 6 multiple choice questions regarding the Phoenicians, Hittites, and Assyrians. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Babylonia
Wikipedia provides a paragraph of information on Babylonia, an ancient state in Mesopotamia. Includes hyperlinked terms.
Other
All Empires: Assyria
A wonderful article giving a history of the Assyrian Empire can be found here. Read about the beginnings of the empire, the many rulers and their contributions, their many military conquests, warfare, and the decline of the empire.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Assyrians
Learn about the ancient Mesopotamian culture of the Assyrians and the art that they produced in this gallery of relevant object images from the British Museum, each with a detailed description of the work.
United Nations
Unesco: Ancient City of Aleppo
The city of Aleppo in Syria goes back to the second millennium BC. Situated at the intersection of important trade routes, it was at various times under the rule of Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes, and Ottomans. This World...
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students corroborate an excerpt from a cuneiform tablet and a passage from the Book of Kings about Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem in 701 BCE to determine what happened.
Bible.org
Bible.org: An Introduction to the Book of Nahum
This is an excellent outline of the contents of the Book of the prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Bible.org
Bible.org: Who Is Ezekiel's Daniel?
This Bible.org site covers Ezekiel the Prophet extensively. It concentrates more on Ezekiel himself than his Book.
Other
Stony Brook University: Sennacherib's Palace Without Rival at Nineveh
This book by John Malcolm Russell, a professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, was published in 1991. Written from the perspective of an art historian, he presents his ideas about the function of the Palace without Rival by...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Nineveh
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.
Other
Habakkuk: The Just Shall Live by Faith
This is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
World Wide Study Bible: Zephaniah
This resource contains an entire lesson on the Prophet Zephaniah including scripture, commentary, sermons, and article references.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Book of the Prophet Ezekiel
This site from Ibiblio contains the complete Book of the Prophet Ezekiel. It is broken down into chapters for easier reading and is worth checking out.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Ezekiel
This site from The Bible Tutor briefly covers Ezekiel the Prophet, then it provides a few links to some of his passages and explanations of his passages. The information is worth checking out for a short background on the subject.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Micah
This Bible Tutor website identifies Micah and summarizes the Book of Micah. Provides link to Biblical text.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Zephaniah
This Bible Tutor site contains a brief description of the prophet Zephaniah and his teachings.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Assyria
Bible Tutor offers a brief description of the location and history of Assyria. Inlcudes image and map.
Other
Art Arena: The Medes
Brief description of the Medes who settled in part of what became Persia and later Iran.
Other
Cri: Ezekiel and the Oracles Against Tyre
This site covers Ezekiel's Prophecy about the destruction of Tyre.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Adad Nirari I
Informative reference on ancient Assyrian king, Adad Nirari I, who is responsible for expanding the Assyrian Empire between 1307-1275 BCE. Site includes quick view timeline, photos and bibliography.
Other
Turkish Odyssey: The Bronze Age in Anatolia
This site from the Turkish Odyssey looks at the discovery of bronze and what it meant to the people in Mesopotamia. Talks about the Hittites, Hattians, and Assyrian Traders.
Bible.org
Bible.org: An Argument of the Book of Nahum
This is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures. Cites scripture passages throughout the passage for easy referencing.