assyria
IPA: ʌsˈɪriʌ
Root Word: Assyria
noun
- A Semitic Akkadian kingdom, extant from the mid-23rd century BC to 608 BC and centred on the Upper Tigris river in northern Mesopotamia (present day northern Iraq), which came to rule regional empires a number of times through history.
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Examples of "assyria" in Sentences
- Assyria was an ancient civilization located in Mesopotamia
- The Assyrians were known for their fierce military tactics and conquests
- The capital of Assyria was Nineveh, a powerful city with impressive architecture
- Assyria was eventually conquered by the Babylonians and later the Persians
- The art and written language of Assyria have provided valuable insights into their culture and history
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