The city of Kalkhu was a capital of the Assyrian Empire for over 150 years until King Sargon moved the capital to Dur-Sharukin (modern Khorshabad) in 717 B.C. The city is located 4 miles south-west of ...

But before it gets too exciting about ancient scuba lessons, let's dive deeper into what this discovery reveals about the impressive technological achievements of the Assyrian Empire. Maybe this could ...