Asur (Noun)
Meaning
An ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris and traditional capital of Assyria; just to the south of the modern city of Mosul in Iraq.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The ancient city of Ashur was a significant cultural and religious center in the Assyrian Empire.
- Ashur was situated on the west bank of the Tigris River, in what is now modern-day Iraq, and served as the capital of Assyria for many centuries.
- Excavations at Ashur have uncovered a wealth of artifacts and historical information about the Assyrian civilization.
- In its heyday, Ashur was a thriving metropolis with impressive temples, palaces, and fortifications that reflected the power and sophistication of the Assyrian people.
- The site of Ashur has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its immense historical and cultural importance.