Assyrian (adjective)

Related to the ancient empire of Assyria, its culture, people and language.

Origin:

Derived from the name of the ancient empire of assyria, which was located in modern-day iraq and syria. the term was first used in english in the 16th century to describe anything relating to this ancient civilization and its culture, people and language.

Examples:

1. The Assyrian Empire was one of the most powerful and influential in the ancient world.
2. The Assyrian people have a rich cultural heritage and a long history dating back thousands of years.
3. The Assyrian language was one of the earliest written languages and is still used by the Assyrian community today.
4. The Assyrian King Ashurbanipal was known for his military conquests and his vast library of cuneiform tablets.
5. The Assyrian reliefs and sculptures are considered to be some of the finest examples of ancient art.