Assyrian Empire, Nineveh and Ashur in the Ancient Near East

The Assyrian Empire was one of the most feared powers of the ancient world, rising from the sacred city of Ashur and reaching its height in the vast palaces, temples, libraries, and walls of Nineveh. Often remembered for siege warfare, deportation, royal violence, and carved palace reliefs, Assyria was also a society of scribes, priests, merchants, engineers, soldiers, farmers, craftsmen, and subj...