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Assyria
Assyria was a Semitic Kingdom and Empire on the northern parts of the Mesopotamian valley, and worshiped as polytheists in the Mesopotamian pantheon. They were renowned and feared for their military prowess and brutality. Today the Assyrian people remain as a minority in Syria, Iraq, and Turkey as a Christian minority.
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Ashurbanipal of Nineveh had a large collection of 26000?
Ashurbanipal had a large collection of books.
1) Those among the Israelites who had believed the false prophets, or who had strayed after idolatry, finally saw the truth (unfortunately, for some it was too late). So we can correctly postulate that the Assyrians" conquest of the Ten Tribes brought a wave of fear of God upon the people of Judea.
2) The Ten Tribes themselves, who were exiled by the Assyrians, continued their downhill tumble into assimilation; so much so that within 200 years the sages of Judea declared that the Ten Tribes were (for purposes of Jewish law) to be considered the same as their idolatrous host-countries (Talmud, Yevamot 17a).
Who was the ruler during the assyrian period?
The Assyrian Empire had many kings and queens, not just one.
Over the years from the Early Period to the Old Assyrian Period to the Middle Assyrian Period and to the Neo-Assyrian Period, the are estimated 122 known Assyrian Kings. There may be more, but archaelogist and historians have little knowledge of the earliest kings listed on the Assyrian Kings List, other than a few recorded contacts with other kingdoms.
How was the assarian empire different from other Fertile Crescent empire?
The Assyrian Empire, known for its military prowess and administrative efficiency, was distinct from other Fertile Crescent empires due to its emphasis on conquest and expansion. Unlike the more trade-focused and culturally integrated societies of Babylon and Sumer, the Assyrians utilized a highly organized army and brutal tactics to dominate their neighbors. Furthermore, the Assyrians implemented a system of provincial governance that allowed them to maintain control over vast territories, which set them apart from other empires that often relied on local rulers. This combination of military might, centralized administration, and a focus on terror tactics solidified their unique position in the region.
How long did the Assyrian civilization last?
Why did the chaldeans rebel against the Assyrians?
Chaldeans hated their new Assyrians ruler. That is why.
Yes, unfortunately.
The Ancient Assyrians were incredibly barbaric in their treatment of anyone who was not Assyrian, especially if they came from the wrong side of a battle. A good place to find more detail on Assyrian maltreatment of captives would be to find translations of King Senacherib's Stelae which outline the gory details of conquest and expose Assyrian depravity.
Who is the greatest Assyrian emperor?
Tiglath-Pileser I was a king of Assyria during the Middle Assyrian Period (1114 -- 1076 BC). According to Georges Roux, who is a French artist and book illustrator, Tiglath-Pileser was, "one of the two or three great Assyrian monarchs since the days of Shamshi-Adad I".
Tiglath-Pileser I was the son of Ashur-resh-ishi I (reigned from 1133 to 1115 BC). Tiglath-Pileser had succeeded his father in 1115 BC, and became the greatest Assyrian Emperor.
His first campaign was against the Mushki who had occupied certain Assyrian districts in the Upper Euphrates; then he overran the Kingdom of Commagene and eastern Cappadocia, and drove the Hittites from the Assyrian province of Subarti, northeast of Malatya.
In a subsequent campaign, the Assyrian forces penetrated into the mountains south of Lake Van and then turned westward to receive the submission of Malatya. In his fifth year, Tiglath-Pileser attacked Comana in Cappadocia, and placed a record of his victories engraved on copper plates in a fortress he built to secure his Cilician conquests.
The Aramaeans of northern Syria were the next targets of the Assyrian king, who made his way as far as the sources of the Tigris. The control of the high road to the Mediterranean was secured by the possession of the Hittite town of Pethor at the junction between the Euphrates and Sajur; thence he proceeded to Gubal (Byblos), Sidon, and finally to Arvad where he embarked onto a ship to sail the Mediterranean, on which he killed a nahiru or "seahorse" (which A. Leo Oppenheim, one of the most distinguished Assyriologists, translates as a narwhal) in the sea. He was passionately fond of the chase and was also a great builder. The general view is that the restoration of the temple of the gods Ashur and Hadad at Assyrian capital of Assur was one of his initiatives.
The latter part of his reign seems to have been a period of retrenchment, as Aramaean tribesmen put pressure on his realm. He died in 1076 BC and was succeeded by his son Asharid-apal-Ekur. The later kings Ashur-bel-kala and Shamshi-Adad IV were also his sons.
Why did the Chaldeans join with the Medes to fight the Assyrians?
The Chaldeans joined the Medes because the Chaldeans lost their power so they joined the Medes to fight the Assyrians... wrong!
In 652 BC a series of wars broke out in the Assyrian Empire over who should rule. These wars greatly weakened the empire. Sensing this weakness, the Chaldeans led the Medes in attacking the Assyrians. In 612 BC they destroyed Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire. The Chaldeans were not strong and developed nor able to fight against Assyrians. They were just lucky the empire and Babylon were weak and swarming with conflicts...
It is also important to note that the Assyrian Empire was a violent and repressive Empire, most non-Assyrians allied with the Medes if they were in a position to do so since the Medes offered a better alternative to the Assyrian government.
What did Samaritans do when Assyrian settlers mixed with Israelites still living in Israel?
When Assyrian settlers mixed with Israelites still living in Israel, Samaritans developed a hybrid religion.
What is the capital of the Assyrian empire which is located on the Tigris River?
Assur (or Ashur)- this is where the name Assyria comes from
Why did Assyrians invade Phoenicians?
They wanted to expand.
Once the Assyrian Empire invaded Phoenicia, the Phoenicians made it easy. They became brothers till this day.
Assyrians and Maronites
No. The Ancient Northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered by Assyria, but that is the extent of the relationship between Israel and Assyria. The modern State of Israel was founded by the descendants (2600+ years later) of the Ancient Southern Kingdom of Judah.
The Assyrians were especially known for what?
As a result of its geographic position, Assyria served as a forum for international trade. Communities that were not self-contained economically and were vulnerable to crop failure depended upon the surpluses of their neighbors. Hence the direct link between trade and war in ancient Assyria. The abundance of copper, bronze and iron in the region prompted the development of weapons, tools, utensils and even shoes for horses! Assyrians were truly great innovators and masters of their environment. In the arts and sciences, Assyrians exhibited great talents. From the ground plans of temples and palaces, through furniture, jewelry, carved ivories and cylinder seals, to sculptures, wall paintings and reliefs, Assyrians have made a significant contribution to the humanities. Assyrian astrology related primarily to affairs of the state, and its predictions were arrived at by applying traditional interpretations to current events in the heavens, such as eclipses, rings around the moon or positions of the planets. Assyrian medicine was comprised of oils, wine, salt and plants. These natural products were used to alleviate symptoms and cure aliments.
