Episode 74. Michael Danti and John MacGinnis. Nimrud: post-conflict archaeology in the heartland of Assyria: show notes

The Mosul region is the focus of renewed activity by local and foreign teams. Archaeology there inevitably works differently now. Michael and John talk about the Iraq Heritage Stabilization Program, including conservation and reconstruction work, excavation, and capacity building.

2:34 Iraq Heritage Stabilization Program
3:39 Nimrud and Nineveh
8:29 why those sites? Who sets the goals?
12:56 exhibition and online resources
13:47 conservation and reconstruction
18:08 long term commitment
20:06 the dig team
22:38 latest results from Nimrud
31:26 kudurru
34:46 architectural remains
37:01 inscriptions
39:34 publication, research, collaboration
42:51 working in Mosul region
45:52 engaging communities
50:26 what’s next?

View of the citadel of Nimrud showing the Northwest Palace from the north
View of the citadel of Nimrud showing the Northwest Palace from the north
Work in progress in the Upper Chambers
Work in progress in the Upper Chambers
The newly discovered sanctuaries in the Temple of Ninurta
The newly discovered sanctuaries in the Temple of Ninurta
Threshold in the Temple of Ninurta bearing the standard inscription of Ashurnasirpal II
Threshold in the Temple of Ninurta bearing the standard inscription of Ashurnasirpal II
The symbols adorning the top of the newly discovered kudurru
Limestone griffin head with inlaid decoration
Limestone griffin head with inlaid decoration

Music by Ruba Hillawi

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