Nimrud (/ nɪmˈruːd /; Syriac: ܢܢܡܪܕ Arabic: النمرود) is an ancient Assyrian city (original Assyrian name Kalḫu, biblical name Calah) located in Iraq, 30 kilometres (20 mi) south of the city of Mosul, and 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of the village of Selamiyah (Arabic: السلامية), in …

Aug 3, 2014 · Kalhu (also known as Caleh, Calah, and Nimrud, in modern-day northern Iraq) was a city in ancient Mesopotamia that became the capital of the Assyrian Empire under Ashurnasirpal II (r. 884-859 BCE) who moved the central government there from the traditional capital of Ashur.

Nov 1, 2016 · The site of Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), near Mosul in what is today northern Iraq, has a long history—the earliest known settlement there dates to the sixth millennium B.C.—but it is most famous as the ninth- and eighth-century B.C. capital of the Assyrian empire.

Oct 19, 2024 · Nimrud is a crucial site for understanding the Assyrian Empire, one of the most powerful civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia. Its monumental architecture, extensive reliefs, and cuneiform records provide insights into Assyrian culture, politics, and religion.

Nimrod (/ ˈnɪmrɒd /; [1] Hebrew: נִמְרוֹד, Modern: Nīmrōd, Tiberian: Nīmrōḏ; Classical Syriac: ܢܡܪܘܕ; Arabic: نُمْرُود, romanized: Numrūd) is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Books of Chronicles. The son of Cush and therefore the great-grandson of Noah, Nimrod was described as a king in the land of Shinar (Lower Mesopotamia).

The Neo-Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II (883–859 BC) built his magnificent Northwest Palace at Nimrud. The site of Nimrud is located on the Tigris River in modern-day Iraq. Interior decoration of the palace featured a series of remarkable carved stone panels.

Jan 24, 2015 · The archaeologist William K. Loftus took over from Layard in 1854 CE and excavated Nimrud further discovering, among other treasures, the magnificent works of art known today as the Nimrud Ivories (also as the Loftus Ivories).

Mar 6, 2015 · The Assyrian site of Nimrud - feared bulldozed by Islamic State militants - has yielded riches unrivalled in the ancient world, writes archaeologist Augusta McMahon.

Nov 3, 2024 · Uncover the history of Kalhu, also known as Nimrud, an ancient Assyrian city near Mosul, Iraq. Discover its founding in the 13th century BCE, its rise to power under King Ashurnasirpal II, and its architectural marvels and artwork unearthed by Austin Henry Layard's 1846 excavation.

A 6.5-foot (2 meters)-high threshold stone from the 9th and 8th century BC has been unearthed by archaeologists at the ancient Iraqi city of Nimrud. This is the first major excavation at the site...