assyria

[US]/ə'siriə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an ancient country in Southwest Asia known as Assyria

Phrases & Collocations

Assyrian Empire

assyrian empire

ancient assyria

assyrian civilization

assyrian art

assyrian history

assyrian cuneiform

study of assyria

assyrian king

fall of assyria

Example Sentences

assyria was known for its powerful military.

the ruins of assyria can be found in modern-day iraq.

assyria played a significant role in ancient history.

many artifacts from assyria are displayed in museums.

scholars study the language of assyria to understand its culture.

assyria was known for its impressive architecture.

the assyrian empire expanded across the near east.

assyria's downfall was due to various internal and external factors.

many ancient texts were written in the assyrian language.

assyria's influence can still be seen in modern cultures.

Real-world Examples

Egypt, Assyria and Greece -in one fascinating morning.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

Assyria saw itself as the inheritor and protector of this tradition.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Then Sennacherib, king of Assyria, departed and went home and dwelt at Nineveh.

Source: Understand the Bible in one year.

We submitted to Egypt and Assyria to get enough bread.

Source: 25 Lamentations Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

Pazuzu is an ancient demon who's origins hail back to ancient Assyria and Babylon.

Source: Defeating the movie moguls

Assyria’s innovations laid the groundwork for every superpower that’s followed.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

One of Assyria’s final rulers, Ashurbanipal, sent scholars throughout Babylonia to gather up and copy ancient literary works.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

14 The third river is named Hiddekel and flows east of Assyria. The fourth river is the Euphrates.

Source: Message Bible

The voice of the Lord will shatter Assyria; with his rod he will strike them down.

Source: 23 Isaiah Musical Bible Theater Edition - NIV

So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there.

Source: 12 2 Kings Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

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