This period is defined as the Assyrian Trade Colonies. The fact that faience seals were previously found in Kültepe and Acemhöyük, the great trade centers of Central Anatolia, makes this find even ...

The Assyrians are well known for their vast ancient empire in the Middle East; ancient cities, such as Nimrud and Nineveh; and their fierce invasions, including into the Kingdom of Judah and Egypt.

The Assyrians also liked to put on a big New Year’s celebration, Yadegar said. ... His grandfather’s trade was plaster work and he helped with construction of the Turlock church.

So this is how the Assyrians pray in front of their god. And it's, it could could really be his finger. Yeah. Oh, my God. This is so exciting. Let's see. Ah. Oh, this is awesome. Oh, it's his hand ...

Neo-Assyrian emperor Sargon II started building his giant new capital — originally called Dur-Sharrukin, meaning "Fortress of Sargon" — in 713 B.C.

More than 2,500 years ago, the Assyrians in Nineveh built the first great empire in human history. Excelling in science, engineering and warfare, they were the beginnings of modern civilization.

The Assyrians also liked to put on a big New Year’s celebration, Yadegar said. ... His grandfather’s trade was plaster work and he helped with construction of the Turlock church.

Rare stone carving depicting Assyrian king surrounded by gods unearthed. Stone engravings of deities from the Assyrian Empire have been rare ...

The city, named for the Assyrian king who built it, was founded in the 13th century B.C. Emily Garthwaite / INSTITUTE A loose stone at Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta, inscribed with cuneiform.