Even in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), Ninevah was considered amajor destination– in the Book of Job, the relunctant prophet istold to go there, and it is called a “great city,” but one that isalso known for wickedness. Historically, we know that Ninevah(which would be in Iraq today, close to the city of Mosul) was oneof the oldest cities in the ancient world– some sources say it wassettled as early as 6000 BCE. Not only was it a major center oftrade and commerce in ancient Assyria, but it was the home locationfor the worship of the goddess Ishtar.

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