Iraq

Nimrud

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Nimrud comprises the remains of an ancient Assyrian city and its second capital. It dates from between ca. 1350 BC and 610 BC. Excavations revealed remarkable bas-reliefs, ivories, and sculptures. A statue of Ashurnasirpal II was found in an excellent state of preservation, as were colossal winged man-headed lions each guarding the palace entrance. Many of the findings were taken abroad, mostly to the British Museum. The site has been severely damaged by ISIS in 2015, flattening up to 90% of the excavated city.
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Nimrud (ID: 1463)
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Iraq
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On tentative list 2000 Site history
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  • metmuseum.org — Metropolitan Museum: Digital Reconstruction of the Northwest Palace, Nimrud
News Article
  • Jan. 9, 2025 voanews.com — Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by IS
  • July 25, 2017 dw.com — Still no progress in restoring ancient Nimrud
  • Nov. 13, 2016 bbc.com — Nimrud: Iraqi forces retake ancient city from IS
  • June 9, 2016 japantimes.co.jp — Islamic State destroyed Iraq’s ancient temple of Nabu
  • April 12, 2015 theguardian.com — Isis video shows destruction of ancient Assyrian city Nimrud
  • March 6, 2015 abc.net.au — Islamic State accused of bulldozing ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud

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voanews.com 01/09/2025
Iraqi archaeologists piece togethe…
dw.com 07/25/2017
Still no progress in restoring anc…
bbc.com 11/13/2016
Nimrud: Iraqi forces retake ancien…
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