How did Sennacherib transform Nineveh into a worthy capital?
By building a large military fortress
By initiating a massive building project
By creating a large library
By enforcing strict laws
Answer
By initiating a massive building project, Sennacherib transformed Nineveh into a worthy capital. The city was expanded, palaces and temples were built, and the city walls were fortified. Sennacherib also built a new canal to bring water to the city. The result was a magnificent city that was a symbol of Assyrian power and prestige.
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