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PHOTOS: Italian archaeologists make 'extraordinary discovery' at Kurdistan Region site
Kurdistan 24 ^ | January 15, 2020 | unattributed

Posted on 02/04/2020 12:17:17 PM PST by SunkenCiv

A group of Italian archaeologists from the University of Udine in Italy has made significant progress at an ancient site in the Kurdistan Regionís Duhok province.

Il Giornale DellíArte published some photos of the excavation site on Tuesday, describing the recent progress as "extraordinary."

The new discovery includes the uncovering of 10 new rock inscriptions that show "the Assyrian ruler Sargon in the presence of divinity," which date back to 705-720 BC.

The discovery took place along an ancient irrigation canal approximately seven kilometers long in the Faida district, located 20 kilometers south of Duhok.

The joint project, called "Land of Nineveh," began in August 2012 with support from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the University of Udine in Italy.

The group of archaeologists intend to make new discoveries during their excavation campaign in 2020 and apply for the site to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Il Giornale DellíArte said.

(Excerpt) Read more at kurdistan24.net ...


TOPICS: History; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: assyrianempire; godsgravesglyphs; kurdistan; sargon
Archaeologists uncovered 10 new rock inscriptions at a site in the Kurdistan Region's Duhok province. (Photo: University of Udine)

Archaeologists uncovered 10 new rock inscriptions at a site in the Kurdistan Region's Duhok province. (Photo: University of Udine)

1 posted on 02/04/2020 12:17:17 PM PST by SunkenCiv
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2 posted on 02/04/2020 12:18:01 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

“Drink your Ovaltine”


3 posted on 02/04/2020 12:19:57 PM PST by blackdog (Making wine cave appearances upon request.)
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To: SunkenCiv

I was hoping for a Cave Drawing showing a Velociraptor driving a Hummer.


4 posted on 02/04/2020 12:20:37 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Kill a Commie for your Mommy.)
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To: SunkenCiv
The group of archaeologists intend to make new discoveries

How can they be so certain?

5 posted on 02/04/2020 12:24:43 PM PST by Cowboy Bob ("Other People's Money" = The life blood of Liberalism)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Probably look at airborne or satellite (SPOT images) pictures and see tells that have never been excavated. Just that alone means no discoveries!


6 posted on 02/04/2020 12:26:50 PM PST by Reily
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To: blackdog
Fra-JEE-lay - it must be Italian!
7 posted on 02/04/2020 12:27:34 PM PST by Cecily
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To: Reily

typo!!!!
Substitute “new” for “no”!


8 posted on 02/04/2020 12:27:41 PM PST by Reily
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To: Cowboy Bob

Well, they can’t make old ones.


9 posted on 02/04/2020 12:28:11 PM PST by JudyinCanada
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To: SunkenCiv

bookmark


10 posted on 02/04/2020 12:31:28 PM PST by GOP Poet
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To: SunkenCiv

That Sargon dude was really popular......................


11 posted on 02/04/2020 12:32:53 PM PST by Red Badger (Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain.......... ..)
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To: SunkenCiv

Close translation:

When Sargon speaks
The people obey
He is our great king
for many a day.
Burma Shave


12 posted on 02/04/2020 12:39:31 PM PST by 17th Miss Regt
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To: Kickass Conservative

Aliens. ...space ships in old artwork. ..

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4073706/Are-aliens-hidden-ancient-religious-artwork-Bizarre-theory-claims-signs-early-visits-ET-old-paintings.html


13 posted on 02/04/2020 12:49:18 PM PST by redshawk ( I want my red balloon. ( https://youtu.be/V12H2mteniE))
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To: SunkenCiv

They’re standing on cats?

Cats must have been a lot nicer back then.

I stepped on one of our cats once.

It was like that Tasmanian Devil cartoon.

The cat went up one side of my calf and came down the other.

Scratching and screeching the whole time.

One of the dogs laughed himself silly.


14 posted on 02/04/2020 1:08:32 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Red Badger

15 posted on 02/04/2020 1:19:27 PM PST by treetopsandroofs
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To: SunkenCiv

Drawing of the local circus?


16 posted on 02/04/2020 1:27:53 PM PST by Rennes Templar (Heaven has a wall and gates. Hell has open borders.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Could it be Aliens? Yes...it could.


17 posted on 02/04/2020 1:33:39 PM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: blueunicorn6

Well, you are supposed to lift your foot off them. Eventually.


18 posted on 02/04/2020 1:34:55 PM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: Vermont Lt

Oh, I tried to call off the fight and go to a neutral corner, but the cat wanted to teach me a lesson or something.

It was a real catastrophe.


19 posted on 02/04/2020 1:43:58 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Vermont Lt

Is it even possible? Yes, it is.
Giorgio A. Tsoukalos

20 posted on 02/04/2020 2:58:10 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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