Archaeological Sites
The Treasures of Nineveh
Assyrian empire ยท Mosul, Iraq
UnsolvedThe prize. The royal hoards of Assyria
Where. Mosul, Iraq
Status. Unsolved
Where. Mosul, Iraq
Status. Unsolved
The account
The Assyrian capital's palaces held staggering wealth. Much was looted in antiquity and again in modern wars, but tombs of pure gold have surfaced before.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Mosul, Iraq.
- What you are chasing is The royal hoards of Assyria. Work the documented record of The Treasures of Nineveh back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Mosul, Iraq and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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