from c. 1350 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
The Rise of Assyria
On the timeline · around from c. 1350 BCE ·
What happened
In the north, the city of Ashur grew into a powerful kingdom named for its chief god. Through the Middle and then Neo-Assyrian periods, Assyria built one of the ancient world's most formidable military states.
Why it matters
Assyria would become the largest empire the world had yet seen, dominating the Near East for centuries through a professional army and ruthless conquest.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Assyria · Reputable source