Assur, Archaeological site in Saladin Governorate, Iraq
The ruins of Assur spread along the western bank of the Tigris River, featuring temples, palaces, fortifications, and residential structures from ancient Mesopotamia.
Founded around 2500 BCE, Assur functioned as the first capital of the Assyrian Empire until its destruction by Babylonian forces in 614 BCE.
The temple complex dedicated to the god Ashur contained religious texts and artifacts that shaped the spiritual practices of the Assyrian civilization.
The archaeological site extends over 140 hectares, with German-led excavations uncovering more than 16,000 clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform writing.
The city's defensive system included a sally port called mushlalu, constructed during Sennacherib's reign, representing an early example of this military architecture.
Location: Diyala Governorate
Inception: 2500 BCE
GPS coordinates: 35.45667,43.26250
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
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