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Archaeologists have unearthed incredible treasures in the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud! Discoveries include a rare depiction of the goddess Ishtar and stone slabs with royal genealogy.

Archaeologists have unearthed valuable finds in Nimrud, one of the heritage sites damaged by Islamic State (ISIS) in northern Iraq.

An Assyrian palace in the ancient city of Nimrud has been uncovered.

This week the National Archive released yet another tranche of CIA documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Critics say that there is no justification to redact the documents.

An archaeological dig in Iraqs ancient city of Nimrud has revealed a large palace door sill which belonged to the Assyrian king Adad-Nirari III who ruled from 810-783 BCE. According to a report la...

The excavations that led to this discovery began in mid-October. It was also the first major excavation in the area since it was destroyed in 2016 by ISIS, sources said.

A trove of ancient artefacts have been unearthed at a site destroyed by the Islamic State group, but the preservation of the sites could use greater community engagement

Excavations in Iraq discover hidden corridors containing sculpture reliefs dating back to the great siege of the Assyrian Empire.