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Middle Assyrian Empire
The Middle Assyrian Empire turned Assyria from a city-state into a territorial power in northern Mesopotamia. It reached its height under kings such as Tukulti-Ninurta I and Tiglath-Pileser I before declining during the Late Bronze Age collapse.
Key facts
| Dates | 1363 – 912 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Assur, Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta |
| Founder | Ashur-uballit I |
| Religion(s) | Mesopotamian religion |
| Peak extent | ≈ 0.4 million km² (c. 1080 BCE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Old Assyrian city-state Mitanni Kassite Babylonia
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.