Crossword clues for assur
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Assur \Assur\ n. 1. an ancient Assyrian city.
Wikipedia
Aššur ( Akkadian; 'Āshūr; , : Āshūr, Kurdish Asûr), also known as Ashur and Qal'at Sherqat, was an Assyrian city, capital of the Old Assyrian Empire (2025-1750 BC), Middle Assyrian Empire (1365-1050 BC), and for a time, the Neo-Assyrian Empire (911-605 BC). The remains of the city are situated on the western bank of the Tigris River, north of the confluence with the tributary Little Zab River, in modern-day Iraq, more precisely in the Al-Shirqat District in the Saladin Governorate.
Occupation of the city itself continued for approximately 4000 years, dating from the mid-3rd millennium BC (c. 2600-2500 BC) to the 14th century AD, when a large portion of the by now Christian native Assyrian population was massacred by Timur. The site is a World Heritage Site, being added to the list of sites in danger in 2003, following the conflict that erupted following the US-led invasion and as a result of a proposed dam which would flood some of the site. It lies 65 km (40 mi) south of the site of Nimrud and 100 km (60 mi) south of Nineveh.
Usage examples of "assur".
While Assur and his legions wintered in Riehl, waiting for the snows to subside, Davieta had become her first true friend and confidante.
Princess Sethra did not resemble her brother, Assur, but her eyes, now dancing with mischief, were the same deep blue color.
The only identifying mark separating Assur from his men was the plain gold band across his brow signifying his rank.
To her relief, Sethra was indeed placed to her right, with Assur at her left.
Prince Achad sat on the other side of Assur with the Adar next to him, and far to the right, next to Sethra, sat a beaming Kuurus.
In spite of their loyalties to Assur, the news brought angry muttering and looks first of disbelief, then of rage.
For a moment Kitarisa thought it was Assur himself conducting the practice session.
Swordmaster Rame stood aside, assessing her with the same cool look Assur had done the night she had saved Kuurus.
If I were to speak to Lord Assur and we confronted the dolmina, perhaps we could gain some—?
Later, when father, Achad, married our mother, it was she who raised Rame until Assur was born.
He offered bride-price to the lady and when Assur discovered that, he challenged Rame to a fight.
He grew very jealous of what Assur would become and what he would inherit.
But, he serves the Ter-Rey by training loyal warriors and Assur leaves him alone.
My Lord Assur, it was the same as with Kuurus when he swallowed the marglim blood.
It was the first time Assur had spoken to her in such an intimate manner.