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The reign of Tukulti-Ninurta I was a hallmark of what was to come in the arsenal of Neo-Assyrian subjugation. Before his war with Babylon, Tukulti-Ninurta I presented himself as the king who would restore the will of the gods, thereby justifying his attack. The relationship between the Assyrian ruler and the Assyrian pantheon had been notable since the start of the Old Assyrian period, when the leader was given the title “governor on behalf of Assur.”
By the height of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, the king was essentially the mouthpiece of the gods, acting as their representative on earth. The Assyrians had adopted the ancient concept of divine kingship from the Sumerians and Akkadians, and it is constantly emphasized in art and inscriptions from that time."
On August 7, 2026, Assyrian communities around the world observed the Day of Remembrance for Assyrian Martyrs. On this day, the victims of persecution and mass killings are commemorated, particularly those who perished during the Simele massacre in Iraq in 1933.
The best cookbooks offer more than recipes—they tell the stories of the people behind them, their heritage, and their struggles. That’s exactly what makes The Oldest Kitchen in the World by Matay de Mayee such a treasure.
In a collaboration between Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and the University of Baghdad, an ancient Babylonian hymn dating back over two millennia has been rediscovered and fully deciphered.
Almost two years after his passing on September 17, 2024, the voice of Evin Agassi still echoes deeply within the hearts of many Assyrians. Agassi was more than a musician; he was a cultural bridge, a storyteller of homeland longings, and a unifying symbol for millions scattered across the globe.
Meet the man who has invested countless hours translating forgotten Assyrian magazines issued more than a century ago, and in the process discovered the thoughts and developments that continue to shape the Assyrian nation today.
A century after its official establishment, Qamishli remains one of the most important reminders of how Assyrians rebuilt their lives after the destruction of their ancestral communities in the Ottoman Empire.
The two oldest Assyrian church rites have been able to preserve their existence for more than fifteen centuries, putting them among the oldest existing organizations in the world.
Heather Reilly
