The translation of ancient Assyrian writing into modern languages was a challenge that had long vexed historians. Three ...

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The Kurdification of Assyria, which refers to the surge of Kurdish supremacy at the expense of Assyrian identity, culture, and presence in historically Assyrian locations, is and ...

Philadelphia, Pa -- The Penn Museum's latest exhibit, Preserving Assyria explores the preservation of cultural heritage in post-conflict Iraq and showcases the rise of the New Assyrian Empire.

Recovery of the previously unknown tablets, and the broader restoration effort, is examined in Penn Museum's Preserving Assyria. Assyria, which was located in Mesopotamia, is considered the world's ...