Niniveh 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. Niniveh was known for its impressive architecture, including the grand Niniveh Wall and the famous Ishtar Gate. The city is also significant in religious texts, particularly in the Bible, where it is mentioned in the story of Jonah. Niniveh was renowned for its vast libraries, which housed many cuneiform tablets, contributing to our understanding of ancient Mesopotamian culture and history.