The Penn Museum's exhibit, "Preserving Assyria," sheds light on the preservation of Iraq's cultural heritage post-conflict. It examines the resurgence of the New Assyrian Empire, featuring significant archaeological finds from Nineveh, including sculptures of King Sennacherib. Michael Danti, director of the Iraq Heritage Stabilization Program, emphasizes the importance of these findings, surprising many by their existence. The exhibit also offers interactive experiences for visitors, including 3D-printed reliefs and hands-on tracing activities to engage with Assyrian history in an educational way.
"What makes this exhibit significant is that our excavations inside of one of the gates of the ancient city of Nineveh uncovered sculptures of King Sennacherib, a very important ruler of ancient Syria."
"Visitors can explore 3D-printed reliefs and participate in hands-on activities, including tracing ancient Assyrian reliefs."
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