Attendant god Assyrian, about 810–800 BC From Nimrud, Temple of Nabu This divine attendant stood outside a doorway in the Temple of Nabu, god of writing. The inscription mentions Adad-nirari III (810–783 BC) and his powerful mother Sammuramat, the original Semiramis, whose legendary exploits were recorded by the Greeks. It ends by advising the reader to revere Nabu: “do not trust in another god”. #history #ancienthistory #archaeology #artifacts #mesopotamia | History Piece Shorts

Nimrud, in Northern Iraq. 3000 years ago, this was the most spectacular city on earth, with huge megastructures, fine sculpture, and botanical gardens filled with animals from around the world. Now, nearly a decade after the ancient city was tragically destroyed by terrorists, archaeologists finally return to salvage what they can from the wreckage. Learn more with #Unearthed at 10p ET. | Science Channel