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they include 2,700—year—old works depicting scenes from the ancient city of nineveh.e ruins, archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery — 2,700—year—old rock carvings preserved in magnificent detail. translation: these are marble bas relief carvings, _ showing different scenes, including trees and soldiers in battle, as well as details of the gate. the chiselled artworks show a soldier preparing to fire his bow, as well as intricate vine leaves and flowing palms. the grey stone carvings date back to the rule of king sennacherib, who was in power from 705 to 681 bc. translation: the importance of this gate lies in the fact _ that it is the only piece containing completely preserved carvings. iraq was the birthplace of some of the world's earliest cities, and home to some of humanity's first examples of writing. it was feared that the ruthlessness of the islamic state meant that many of iraq's treasures were lost forever. but with discoveries such as this one, there seem to be reason still to be hopeful. sylvia lennon—spence, bbc news. christmas is on the horizon a