History Matters The Rise and Fall of Nimrud Before its untimely end this once great city was the centre of a vast and powerful civilisation. Mark Ronan | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 6 June 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.