74. Michael Danti and John MacGinnis. Nimrud: post-conflict archaeology in the heartland of Assyria

74. Michael Danti and John MacGinnis. Nimrud: post-conflict archaeology in the heartland of Assyria

February 21, 2025 · 58 min · Episode 74

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Michael Danti and John MacGinnis discuss post-conflict archaeology in the Mosul region, focusing on the Iraq Heritage Stabilization Program.

The Mosul region is the focus of renewed activity by local and foreign teams. Archaeology there inevitably works differently now. Michael and John talk about the Iraq Heritage Stabilization Program, including conservation and reconstruction work, excavation, and capacity building. 2:34Iraq Heritage Stabilization Program 3:39 Nimrud and Nineveh 8:29why those sites? Who sets the goals? 12:56exhibition and online resources 13:47conservation and reconstruction 18:08long term commitment 20:...

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