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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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Bible.org

O.t. Book Studies: Introduction to the Book of Habukkuk

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Old Testament Book Studies is a very useful overview of the contents of the Book of the prophet Habukkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Bible.org

O.t. Book Studies: Argument of the Book of Habakkuk

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Old Testament Book Studies is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Early Peoples

For Students 3rd - 5th
Regents prep site giving the history of the Paleolithic Period and Early River Civilizations. Includes pictures and map.
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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

Learning Sites: Southwest Palace Nineveh, Ancient Assyria (Modern Iraq)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good description of the layout and interior of Sennacherib's Southwest Palace, also known as the Palace Without Rival. Hover over each image for an expanded view.
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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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Other

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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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Marian H Feldman details the rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Haggai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bible Tutor website contains a brief description of the Prophet Haggai and his teachings. The information is only two paragraphs in length and provides links to additional information on related subjects.
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Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.
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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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Other

Iranologie: Medes, the First Iranian Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the early history of the Persian empire. The Medes' consolidation power, the economy, and religion of the people are all discussed.
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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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Habakkuk

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of the prophet Habakkuk 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 around...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ezekiel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers Ezekiel the Prophet according to the Catholic Encyclopedia. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Other

Macrohistory: Hittites, Assyrians and Aramaeans

For Students 6th - 8th
Invade and conquer was the name of the game in Ancient Mesopotamia. Follow the conquests and read about the blending of cultures in the following summary. Also included is a synopsis on the pollution and sewage problems faced by...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Assyrian Empire for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Assyrian Empire on this site. A warrior people who ruled much of Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
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Other

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.
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Andre Dollinger

Ancient Egypt: The Assyrian Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of the Assyrian conquest of Egypt that deeply integrates historical references made by Herodotus' "Histories" and the Bible. Includes related links that include a dynasty list.
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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...