Ninawa Collection

Ancient map of Persia, lithograph, published in 1877
Ancient map of Persia. Lithograph, published in 1877

Relief from the palace showing a lion hunted to death. 2nd millennium BC
529026 Relief from the palace showing a lion hunted to death. 2nd millennium BC.; (add.info.: Nineveh ancient city of Assyria, near modern-day Mosul, in the Ninawa Governorate of Iraq)

Iraq - The Ruins of Nineveh
3790483 Iraq - The Ruins of Nineveh; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Nineveh on the left bank of the Tigris opposite the city of Mosul)

Iraq - Dominican Mission Church - Mosul
3790488 Iraq - Dominican Mission Church - Mosul; (add.info.: Iraq - The clock tower and domes of the Dominican Mission Church at Mosul)

Map of the border between Russia and Turkey, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of the border between Russia and Turkey, First World War, (c1920). Map illustrating Turkeys disastrous Advance in the Caucasus and her Invasion of Persia - December, 1914 - January, 1915

Great Ziggurat, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Gate, Northwest Palace, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. The Northwest Palace was the most important palace at the Assyrian city of Nimrud. It was built by Ashurnasirpal II in the 9th century BC

View from the Ziggurat at Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. The Assyrian city of Nimrud was the capital of Ashurnasirpal II in the 9th century BC. The Great Ziggurat was built by his son, Shalmaneser III

Frieze, Northwest Palace, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. The Northwest Palace was the most important palace at the Assyrian city of Nimrud. It was built by Ashurnasirpal II in the 9th century BC

Two shepherdesses, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977

Shepherdess, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977

Statue of a Parthian princess, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Temple of the Sun, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Acanthus capital, Temple of the Sun, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Ruins of Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Hellenistic temple, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Qara Serai (Black Palace), Mosul, Iraq, 1977. The remains of the palace built in the 13th century by Sultan Badruddin Lu lu, Governor of Mosul

Two Iraqi women at Bash Tapia Castle, Mosul, Iraq, 1977. The only remainder of the old city walls of Mosul

Bash Tapia Castle, Mosul, Iraq, 1977. The only remainder of the old city walls of Mosul

Railway station where Agatha Christie arrived, Mosul, Iraq, 1977. Agatha Christie spent time in Mosul in the early 1950s while her husband, the archaeologist Max Mallowan

Wide River Tigris, Mosul, Iraq

View of the River Tigris from the Ziggurat, Ashur, Iraq, 1977

Ziggurat, Ashur, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Mosul, Iraq, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

The main street of Mosul, Iraq, c1910s

Babylonian Items From A Palace
Illustration of a Babylonian Items From A Palace

Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)
Illustration of a Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)

Mosul bridge, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918
Mosul bridge over the Tigris, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

River boat on the Tigris, Mosul, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

A street in Mosul, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918. The new nation of Iraq came into being in 1921

Old ruin on the banks of the Tigris River, Mosul, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

Camel train, Mosul, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918. The new nation of Iraq came into being in 1921

Market, Mosul, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918. The new nation of Iraq came into being in 1921

Turkish soldiers leaving Mosul, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

Mounted Turkish officer leaving Mosul, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

Busy square in Mosul, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918. The new nation of Iraq came into being in 1921

Statue of the Babylonian King Shalmaneser III
A statue of Shalmaneser III, a large statue from the Gate of the Metalworkers at Ashur, from the collection of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Interior of an Assyrian Royal palace
Illustration of an Interior of an Assyrian Royal palace

Ornament with an Assyrian king
Illustration of a Ornament with an Assyrian king

Royal palace of Dur-Sharrukin (Assyria, Iraq)
Illustrious of a Royal palace of Dur-Sharrukin (Assyria, Iraq)

Sargon II King of Assyria
Antique illustration of Sargon II King of Assyria

Mural of Nineveh

Antique illustration of palace of Nimrud (Kalhu near Mosul, Iraq)
Antique illustration of part of the palace of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud (called Kalhu near Mosul, Iraq), with its decorations like Lamassu (statues with a male human head)

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"Ninawa: A Glimpse into the Ancient Land of Mesopotamia" Step back in time with this ancient map of Persia, a lithograph published in 1877. It unveils the rich history and cultural heritage of Ninawa, a region that witnessed the rise and fall of empires. Explore the border between Russia and Turkey during the First World War through an intriguing map from around 1920. Its creator remains unknown, but it serves as a reminder of how conflicts shaped this land. In 1890, Mosul stood tall as the chief town of Al-Jezireh (Mesopotamia). An unknown artist captured its essence, showcasing its bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere. Transport yourself to another era through their eyes. Marvel at the Great Ziggurat in Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, as seen in a photograph from 1977. This architectural masterpiece stands as a testament to human ingenuity and devotion to deities worshipped long ago. The Gate at Northwest Palace in Calah beckons you with its grandeur. Step inside this historical marvel where kings once walked and decisions that shaped civilizations were made. Take in breathtaking views from atop the Ziggurat at Calah; witness how nature intertwines with man-made structures to create an awe-inspiring panorama that has stood for centuries. Admire intricate friezes adorning Northwest Palace walls at Calah; these artistic expressions tell stories etched by skilled hands onto stone surfaces—a glimpse into lives lived so long ago. Meet two shepherdesses frozen in time through photographs taken in Calah during 1977. These images capture their grace amidst vast landscapes—reminders of simpler times when life revolved around nature's rhythm. A lone shepherdess gazes into eternity against the backdrop of ancient ruins—an evocative image capturing both strength and vulnerability—a symbol of resilience passed down through generations.