Semiramis (Sammu-Ramat): Woman Ruler of Assyria
There weren’t that many female rulers in ancient Mesopotamia. However, the few that did rule the empire certainly made an impact on world history. One such powerful woman was Sammu-Ramat,...
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Ashur God: Origin Story, Worship, Attributes, Powers, & Facts
Myths and Facts: Ashur God of: war, sun, Religion: Mesopotamian religion Consort: Ninlil Children: Nabu Association: Marduk, Enlil Symbols: Winged Sun disc, a bull, Other names: Ashshur, Aššur, Bêlu Rabû,...
Meet Ashurbanipal, the Last Great King of Assyria
King Ashurbanipal was an ancient Mesopotamian king of the Assyrian Empire. In spite of his numerous and stupendous accomplishments as a warrior king, scholar, spy, and empire builder, Ashurbanipal often...