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  1. History of the Assyrians - Wikipedia

    The history of the Assyrians encompasses nearly five millennia, covering the history of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization of Assyria, including its territory, culture and people, as well as the …

  2. Assyria | History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 29, 2025 · Assyria was a kingdom of northern Mesopotamia that became the center of one of the great empires of the ancient Middle East. It was located in what is now northern Iraq and …

  3. Assyria - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 10, 2018 · Assyria was the region located in the ancient Near East which, under the Neo-Assyrian Empire, reached from Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) through Asia Minor (modern …

  4. Assyrian Empire - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · The Assyrian Empire was a collection of united city-states that existed from 900 B.C.E. to 600 B.C.E., which grew through warfare, aided by new technology such as iron …

  5. Timeline of the Assyrian Empire - World History Edu

    Apr 7, 2025 · The Assyrian Empire was an ancient Mesopotamian civilization based in what is now northern Iraq. It rose to power through military conquest and ruled a vast empire from …

  6. The Assyrians | World History - Lumen Learning

    The history of Assyria proper is roughly divided into three periods, known as Old Assyrian (late 21st-18th century BCE), Middle Assyrian (1365-1056 BCE), and Neo-Assyrian (911- 612BCE).

  7. 10 Things to Know About the Assyrian Empire

    Jul 17, 2025 · The Assyrian Empire was a mighty force that exerted power over much of the Near East, including Israel and Judah. Explore 10 fascinating facts about the Assyrians.

  8. Assyrian people - Wikipedia

    The history of Assyria begins with the formation of the city of Assur, perhaps as early as the 25th century BC. [57] During the early Bronze Age period, Sargon of Akkad united all the native …

  9. History of Assyria - World History Encyclopedia

    Jan 18, 2012 · King Shamshi-Adad I (1813 to 1791 BCE) expanded the domains of Ashur by defeating the kingdom of Mari, thus creating the first Assyrian kingdom. With the rise of …

  10. Assyrian | People, Religions, & Language | Britannica

    Oct 29, 2025 · Below is the history of the Assyrians in the modern era, beginning with the cultural awakening that took place in the 19th century. For a history of the ancient Assyrian Empire, …