Describes the conquests of the Assyrian king who joined forces with the Hittites to destroy the Aryan Mitanni and dominated all of Babylonia.

Encyclopedia profile chronicles the accomplishments of the seventh century B.C. Assyrian Empire ruler.

Furnishes details about various Assyrian rulers. Includes a summary of Hammurabi's famous legal declarations.

Furnishes the legal code of Assyria from 1075 BC. Details the laws regarding adultery, rape, and marriage.

Describes the fall of Nineveh under the allied attack by the Medes and Babylonians.

Profiles the warrior civilization of the Assyrians and profiles some of the important rulers of the Mesopotamian kingdom.

Furnishes a timeline detailing the development of Assyria through the union of Assur and Nineveh. Also details the siege on Babylonia.

Concise encyclopedia entry explains the cultural importance of this ancient Assyrian capital.

Read a condensed version of the history of this ancient Asian empire. Read about Assyria's leaders.

University of Helsinki Institute for Asian and African studies presents a collection of archived material in an electronic database.

Details the capital of the ancient Assyrian empire in what is now Iran.

Features an interactive, 3D gallery exhibit of Assyrian art. Also provides a list of artifacts and related links.

Encyclopedic resource highlights the major accomplishments of this leader of the ancient Assyrian Empire.