The Library of Nineveh was an ancient collection of texts located in the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire. Established during the reign of Ashurbanipal in the 7th century BCE, it housed thousands of clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform writing. The library contained a wide range of subjects, including literature, science, and religion, reflecting the knowledge of the time. The library is best known for preserving important works, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and various administrative documents. Its discovery in the mid-19th century by archaeologists, including Austin Henry Layard, provided valuable insights into ancient Mesopotamian culture and history.