Nineveh: Head of the Nineveh Antiquities and Heritage Inspectorate, Rawid Muwaffaq, held discussions with a team from Germany’s Heidelberg University, led by Professor Stefan Maul, head of the excavation mission. The talks focused on the implementation of advanced technologies and the maintenance of archaeological pieces in western Nineveh.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting also covered the excavation efforts at three key sites: Tell Nabi Yunus, known for housing King Esarhaddon’s palace; Nergal Gate, one of the gates of the ancient Nineveh wall; and Tell Quinjiq. These sites have yielded significant findings, shedding light on ancient Assyrian civilization. Rawid detailed the recovery of antiquities that had been destroyed or looted by ISIS, as well as the plans for future excavations and the establishment of open museums at these sites to better preserve and display the recovered artifacts.

The initiatives discussed aim to enhance the preservation and understanding of Assyrian heritage
through the use of modern technology and international collaboration. This includes the potential setup of open museums within the archaeological sites to allow public access and educational opportunities concerning the rich history of the area.