Assyrian+Empire

1. Reputation of the most lethal fighting force in Middle East. 2. Brutal conquerors 3. In the British Museum, there is a rock crystal called the Nimrud Lens. (above) Nimrud Lens:in the British Museum
 * Major accomplishments/contributions**
 * The cause of this was most likely the fact they were subjected to the powerful kingdoms, and their first attempt to build a civilization was crushed by Hammurabi
 * tortured, killed and burned cities
 * Conquered all of Syria, Palestine, Armenia, Babylon, and southern Mesopotamia.
 * To prevent future revolts, the Assyrians made many people migrate to different Assyrian areas.
 * could be ancient telescope; would explain why their astronomy was so accurate

4. They were the first civilization to use latitude, and longitude. 5. Craftworkers made some of the finest cylinder seals for documents ever seen in Mesopotamia. 6. They developed advanced medical science. 7. Had the first postal service

1. Built network of roads between provinces
 * What made your civilization unique?**
 * govt. messengers and merchants traveled it. used for the postal service too.
 * guarded by soldiers from bandits

1. Invaded by Hittites and other empires before 900 B.C. 2. Conquered many civilizations during their 300 year reign of power 3. Conquered and brought down by the Chaldeans (otherwise known as the New Babylonians) in around 612 B.C.
 * What historical events or people define your civilization?**


 * Warfare**


 * __Leaders of the Assyrians__**

__**Geography**__

__**Literature**__