Νινευή, known as Nineveh, was an ancient city located on the eastern bank of the Tigris River in present-day Iraq. It served as the capital of the Assyrian Empire and was one of the largest cities of its time, flourishing from the 7th to the 9th century BCE. The city is famous for its impressive walls, palaces, and the Library of Ashurbanipal, which housed a vast collection of cuneiform tablets. The city is also well-known from the biblical story of Jonah, who was sent by God to warn the people of Nineveh to repent for their wickedness. Despite its eventual decline and destruction in the 7th century BCE, Nineveh remains an important archaeological site, providing valuable insights into ancient Mesopotamian civilization.