Assyria

geographical name

As·​syr·​ia ə-ˈsir-ē-ə How to pronounce Assyria (audio)
variants or biblical Assur
ä-ˈsu̇r How to pronounce Assyria (audio)
ˈä-ˌsu̇r
or Ashur
ancient empire of western Asia extending along the middle course of the Tigris River and over foothills to the east; early capital Calah, later capital Nineveh

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“Assyria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Assyria. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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