where was ancient nineveh
Even though Nineveh did not take âthree days to crossâ (Jonah 3:3), the famous Assyrian capital was a remarkable place. At its peak in the eighth and seventh centuries B.C.E., it boasted temples, sophisticated irrigation systems, a game reserve, lush gardens, and imposing royal buildings. The remains of ancient Nineveh are situated along the eastern bank of the Tigris River across from modern day Mosul in northern Iraq.