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Old Assyrian city-state
Also known as Old Assyrian Empire
In the Old Assyrian period the city of Assur on the Tigris grew rich from long-distance trade, with merchant colonies such as Kanesh in Anatolia. Under Shamshi-Adad I it briefly controlled a large kingdom in northern Mesopotamia.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 2025 – c. 1364 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Assur |
| Religion(s) | Mesopotamian religion |
| Peak extent | ≈ 0.15 million km² (c. 1730 BCE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Third Dynasty of Ur (Neo-Sumerian Empire)
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.