Nineveh
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I wrote that what had reappeared of the Jewish presence in ancient Nineveh had to be saved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in Nineveh province early Thursday with a delegation of ministers and security officials, state television reported.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
Nineveh Deputy Governor Hassan al-Allaq told Reuters that 113 people had been confirmed dead, with state media putting the death toll at at least 100, with 150 people injured.
From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 2023
Security forces have so far arrested nine workers at the hall as part of their investigation, according to the Nineveh Operations Command.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2023
The Palace of Sargon II above Nineveh covered 25 acres and included more than 200 rooms and courtyards, including a brilliantly painted throne room, harem, service quarters, and guard room.
From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell
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