Iraq - Ancient Places - Nimrud Ruins - Nineveh Walls - Citadel of Tel Afar - Ancient Sites

Like the fictional Indiana Jones, Austin Henry Layard has been seen by many historians to be the person who led to the historical discovery of the ancient city of Nimrud in the 1840s. The story of its discovery was one of great historical significance. It brought to us the reality of connecting the past with the future and what it means for us when we forget our historical roots to past civilizations that are lost to us. Nimrud is located in Iraq, about 30 kilometers south of city of Mosul. Nimrud is the