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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Genius
Relief sculpture of a Genius from Assyria (detail).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Inscription
Cuneiform writing from Assyria.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Khorsabad Palace Gate
Dur-Sharrukin ("Fortress of Sargon"), present day Khorsabad, was the Assyrian capital in the time of Sargon II of Assyria. Khorsabad is a village in northern Iraq, 15 km northeast of Mosul, which is still today inhabited by Assyrians.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nebuchadnezzar
The most illustrious of Babylonian kings, was the son of Nabopolassar, the general of the Babylonian garrison at the time the Assyrian empire fell to pieces after the death of Assur-bani-pal. The Babylonians then thre off the hated yoke...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Relief Sculpture
Relief sculpture from Assyria.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sculpture
Winged bull from Assyria (detail).
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Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
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Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church: Isaiah Bible Study
Provides detailed commentary on Isaiah. Also provides Biblical references and background study of the historical times of Isaiah.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Assyrians
Learn about the ancient Mesopotamian culture of the Assyrians and the art that they produced in this gallery of relevant object images from the British Museum, each with a detailed description of the work.
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Stony Brook University: Sennacherib's Palace Without Rival at Nineveh
This book by John Malcolm Russell, a professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, was published in 1991. Written from the perspective of an art historian, he presents his ideas about the function of the Palace without Rival by...
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Habakkuk: The Just Shall Live by Faith
This is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...
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The British Museum: Mesopotamia
This beautifully crafted site on Mesopotamia has selected information on Assyrian palaces and warfare, Babylonian astronomers, trade and transport and Sumer, Royal Tombs of Ur and Ziggurats.
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Moeller Haus: The Interaction of Assyrian Kings With Israel and Judah
The author takes verses from the Bible and uses them to describe Assyrian interaction with Judah and Israel in and around 730 BC.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
World Wide Study Bible: Zephaniah
This resource contains an entire lesson on the Prophet Zephaniah including scripture, commentary, sermons, and article references.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Babylonia
This Bible Tutor site briefly describes the Babylonia and the Babylonian Exile. Includes image, map, and hyperlinked terms.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Zephaniah
This Bible Tutor site contains a brief description of the prophet Zephaniah and his teachings.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Campaign of Sennacherib
This Fordham University page is a short description given by Sennacherib about how he attacked a city. There are also Bible verses quoted about the same attack.
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Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
Read Works
Read Works: Looking for Ancient Treasure
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about ancient Assyrian city of Assur. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc: Ancient History in Depth: Mesopotamia
A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.
Bible.org
O.t. Book Studies: Introduction to the Book of Habukkuk
This site from the Old Testament Book Studies is a very useful overview of the contents of the Book of the prophet Habukkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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