Assurbanipal
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical king of Assyria: Assurbanipal was the last great king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, known for his reign from 668 to 627 BC. He is particularly noted for his patronage of learning and the arts.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Assurbanipal established one of the ancient world's greatest libraries in Nineveh.
- Historians study the reign of Assurbanipal to understand the peak of Assyrian power.
Advanced Usage
- "The library of Assurbanipal": A common historical reference to the vast collection of cuneiform tablets assembled by his scribes.
- The library of Assurbanipal provided invaluable insights into Mesopotamian literature and science.
Variants and Related Words
- Ashurbanipal: An alternative and more common transliteration of the same name.
- Ashurbanipal is often depicted in Assyrian reliefs as a powerful hunter and warrior-king.
Synonyms
- Ashurbanipal: The same historical figure.
- The Great King: A title often used in historical contexts for powerful Assyrian rulers like him.
Related Phrases
- Assyrian king: A general term; Assurbanipal is a specific example.
- Assurbanipal was an Assyrian king whose empire stretched from Egypt to Persia.
Noun
- king of Assyria who built a magnificent palace and library at Nineveh (668-627 BC)