A member of an ancient Semitic people who lived in Assyria, a region in the Near East, known for their powerful empire and contributions to art, architecture, and warfare.
The Assyrians were known for their impressive military strategies and architectural achievements.
A modern-day person who is a descendant of the ancient Assyrian people, often associated with the Assyrian Christian community.
Many Assyrians today celebrate their rich cultural heritage and traditions.
Assyrianadjective
Relating to Assyria, ancient or modern, or to its people, language, or culture.
The collection includes Assyrian reliefs carved during the Neo-Assyrian period.
Assyrianproper noun
The Semitic language of the ancient Assyrians, a dialect of Akkadian, and by extension the modern Neo-Aramaic varieties collectively referred to as Assyrian.