Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Collection of facts about Assyria

This post is a collection of facts about Assyria (2025 - 609 BC). There are 8 facts listed below.

  • Based in northern Mesopotamia
  • Capital: Assur
  • Rivalry with Babylonia in southern Mesopotamia
  • Akkadian, Sumerian and Aramaic languages
  • Founded by Puzur-Ashur I
  • Ruled by Sargonid dynasty (722 - 609 BC)
  • Conquest of Egypt (673 - 663 BC)
  • Conquered by Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Medes

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