Smart History
Smarthistory: Assyrian Art, an Introduction
Smarthistory presents a discussion on Assyrian art and how it was used to decorate the walls of the palaces of the wealthy Assyrian kings. With links to additional resources.
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.
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum: Long Term Installation; Assyrian Reliefs
This long-term installation of Assyrian Reliefs is on view at the Brooklyn Museum. This page featueres pieces from the exhibition in addition to a description of both the exhibit and the work.
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...
Other
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Marian H Feldman details the rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire.
Other
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....
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students corroborate an excerpt from a cuneiform tablet and a passage from the Book of Kings about Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem in 701 BCE to determine what happened.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: List of Assyrian Kings
Wikipedia encyclopedia entry listing the kings of the Assyrian Empire, with links to more information about each.
Other
Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians
Shows the extent of the Assyrian Empires from 1800 BC to 627 BC. Includes maps.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Assyrian Empire for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Assyrian Empire on this site. A warrior people who ruled much of Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
Other
Bet Nahrain: Assyrian Art and Artist
This site from Bet - Nahrain contains a good sized article entitled, "Assyrian Art and Artist." Interesting and somewhat in-depth, this article is worth checking out on the subject.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Assyrian Army and Warriors
Study the history of the Assyrian Army and warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how they used chariots, cavalry, siege equipment, and iron weapons.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Assyrian Army of Mesopotamia for Kids
A quiz on the Assyrian army of Mesopotamia.
Andre Dollinger
Ancient Egypt: The Assyrian Expansion
A short history of the Assyrian conquest of Egypt that deeply integrates historical references made by Herodotus' "Histories" and the Bible. Includes related links that include a dynasty list.
Other
Theology.edu: Israel and the Assyrians
A history of Israel and the Assyrians, from the decline of Damascus to the fall of Samaria.
Other
All Empires: Assyria
A wonderful article giving a history of the Assyrian Empire can be found here. Read about the beginnings of the empire, the many rulers and their contributions, their many military conquests, warfare, and the decline of the empire.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: The Modern Sack of Nineveh
An article about stolen Assyrian artifacts. It has many links to photos of Assyrian art and architecture, along with detailed images and illustrations.
United Nations
Unesco: Ancient City of Aleppo
The city of Aleppo in Syria goes back to the second millennium BC. Situated at the intersection of important trade routes, it was at various times under the rule of Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes, and Ottomans. This World...
Other
Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche: The Virtual Museum of Iraq
This is a virtual tour of Iraq's history. It covers periods from prehistory up to the time of the Ottomans, and includes Sumerian, Akkadian, Neo-Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Achaemenid and Seleucid, Parthian, Sasanian, and Islamic...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Sculpture
Assyrian sculpture of displaying horses, carriage, Assyrians and a lion.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Temple
This Assyrian Temple is located in present day Khorsabad, Northern Iraq. Khorsobad was the Assyrian capital during the reign of Sargon II of Assyria.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian War Chariot
The stalwart character and aggressive bearing of the Assyrians were particularly shown in war. The same ferocity which they manifested in the pursuit and destruction of beasts they also exhibited in hunting men. The sculptures show that...
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