Episode 78. Mustafa Faraj: the Gates of Nineveh: show notes

Mustafa discusses his project to document the condition of the gates of Nineveh, and to plan the sustainable conservation and management. What do the gates mean to Mosulis? What reconstruction work has taken place, what condition are the gates in now, and what might they look like in the future? 


2:39 the Gates of Nineveh project
4:46 historic reconstructions
5:40 significance
7:19 current condition
9:51 archaeological park
13:45 displaying finds from the gates
16:04 heritage tourism in Mosul
17:07 heritage restoration
21:03 the Banquet Stela of Ashurnasirpal
24:33 where to learn more


Music by Ruba Hillawi


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