Kassite (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of an ancient people who ruled Babylonia between 1600 and 1200 BC.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Kassite king Kurigalzu I built a new capital at Dur-Kurigalzu, which became a major center of trade and commerce.
- During the reign of Kassite king Shagarakti-Shuriash, the Babylonians established diplomatic relations with the Egyptians.
- The Kassites were known for their skill in horse breeding, and their horses were highly prized throughout the ancient Near East.
- A Kassite inscription found at the ancient city of Nippur provides valuable information about the social and economic structures of the Kassite period.
- The Kassite dynasty came to an end with the conquest of Babylonia by the Elamites in the 12th century BC.
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Meaning 2
An ancient language spoken by the Kassites.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Scholars have been studying the Kassite language for decades, but much of it remains unclear due to the limited number of texts available.
- The Kassite language is thought to have been spoken in the region of Babylon during the 2nd millennium BCE.
- Recent discoveries have shed new light on the grammar and syntax of the Kassite language, allowing for better understanding of the ancient culture.
- Although the Kassite language is no longer spoken today, its influence can still be seen in many other ancient Mesopotamian dialects.
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