Loca Sacra
Nineveh
- Scripture
- Old Testament
- Ancient region
- Mesopotamia
- Today
- Mosul (Kuyunjik and Nebi Yunus mounds), Iraq
In the Bible
Capital of Assyria; Jonah was sent to preach repentance to its people.
Where it is now
Assyrian palace reliefs partially survive; site damaged in recent conflicts, ongoing restoration.
Key events
- ✦Jonah’s mission
- ✦Fall of Assyria