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Assyria

Verb / ʌˈsɪri:ʌ / Another word for assyria — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Assyria was an ancient kingdom that existed in Mesopotamia, which is now present-day Iraq, from approximately 2500 BC to 600 BC.

Synonyms & similar words

assyria Mesopotamia Babylon Sumer Akkad Chaldea Elam Ebla Mari Nuzi Mitanni Hittites Urartu Persia Egypt Greece Rome Byzantium Iraq

Example sentences

  1. Assyria was ruled by powerful kings.
  2. Assyria was known for its military strength.
  3. Assyria had a system of writing called cuneiform.
  4. Assyria was conquered by the Babylonians in 612 BC.
  5. The Assyrians built impressive palaces and temples.

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  • 'Assyria was the cradle of civilization.' - George Grote
  • 'Assyria, the great empire of antiquity, has fallen.' - George Rawlinson
  • 'Assyria was one of the most influential cultures of the ancient world.' - Richard A. Gabriel

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