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Rediscovering Assyrian Artifacts in War-Torn Iraq

Iraqi archaeologists attempt to reclaim ancient Assyrian artifacts.

Aired 10/02/2024

Secrets of the Dead

Rediscovering Assyrian Artifacts in War-Torn Iraq

Clip: Season 21 Episode 4 | 2m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Iraqi archaeologists attempt to reclaim ancient Assyrian artifacts.

More than 2,500 years ago, the Assyrians in Nineveh built the first great empire in human history. Excelling in science, engineering and warfare, they were the beginnings of modern civilization. But Daesh occupied the Iraqi city of Mosul for three years and destroyed many ancient Assyrian treasures. Can archaeologists unearth new discoveries among the wreckage?

Aired 10/02/2024

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New Assyrian Artifact Discovered in Ancient Iraqi Palace

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This is the first time archaeologists have found an image of a major god inside an Assyrian palace. (1m 40s)

Preview | Returning to Babylon

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Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul. (32s)

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