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

  • Feb 21 2025
  • Length: 58 mins
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74. Michael Danti and John MacGinnis. Nimrud: post-conflict archaeology in the heartland of Assyria

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  • 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.

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

    https://www.penn.museum/about/press-room/press-releases/preserving-assyria
    https://www.penn.museum/calendar/423/the-deep-dig

    Michael's Academia page

    John's Academia page


    Music by Ruba Hillawi

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