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  1. Assyrian people - Wikipedia

    Assyrians (Syriac: ܣܘܪ̈ܝܐ, romanized: Sūrāyē / Sūrōyē) are an ethnic group indigenous to Mesopotamia, a geographical region in West Asia. Modern Assyrians share descent directly …

  2. Assyria | History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 5, 2025 · Assyria was a dependency of Babylonia and later of the Mitanni kingdom during most of the 2nd millennium bce. It emerged as an independent state in the 14th century bce, …

  3. Assyria - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 10, 2018 · Assyria was the region located in the ancient Near East which, under the Neo-Assyrian Empire, reached from Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) through Asia Minor (modern …

  4. 10 Things to Know About the Assyrian Empire - Biblical ...

    Jul 17, 2025 · The Assyrian Empire was a mighty force that exerted power over much of the Near East, including Israel and Judah. Explore 10 fascinating facts about the Assyrians.

  5. The Assyrians | World History - Lumen Learning

    The Assyrian Empire was a major Semitic kingdom, and often empire, of the Ancient Near East. It existed as an independent state for a period of approximately 19 centuries from c. 2500 BCE …

  6. The History and Cultural Heritage of the Assyrian People ...

    Mar 11, 2024 · Discover the rich history and enduring cultural identity of the Assyrian people, from ancient empire to modern challenges.

  7. The Assyrians | Jewish Virtual Library

    The Assyrians were Semitic people living in the northern reaches of Mesopotamia; they have a long history in the area, but for most of that history they are subjugated to the more powerful …