German archaeologists from Heidelberg University discovered a monumental relief in Nineveh, Iraq, depicting King Assurbanipal with deities. The relief, measuring over five meters long and three meters high, was found in the throne room of the North Palace. It is significant due to its size and the representation of deities, which is rare in Assyrian art. The relief was likely created in Hellenistic times and was buried, possibly due to a negative attitude towards Assyrian figures. Future excavations aim to clarify its history. The relief will eventually be returned to its original location for public access.