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Sep 1, 721
King Sargon ll Takes Control
During the year 721 BC, someone else takes control of Assyria. King Sargon ll is this person who takes control. After this, the empire becomes stronger. -
Sep 1, 744
Assyrian Empire Becomes Strong Again
The Assyrian Empire becomes weaker for a while after the death of Tiglath-Piliser. After this, Tiglath-Piliser lll takes his place. The Assyrian Empire becomes strong once again. -
Sep 1, 1115
The Second Assyrian Empire
Under the King Tiglath-Piliser l, the second assyrian Empire reaches its peak. It becomes very strong. It also grows -
Sep 1, 1125
Assyrians
The Assyrians were starting to rise in power. They begin to use iron weapons and chariots. Using these, the Assyrians take over Babylon. -
Rise in Power
The Assyrians rise in power. Their power spreads to Northern Mesopotamian -
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Mesopotamian Empires
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Akkadian Empire crumbles
After the Akkadian Empire crumbles, the Sumerians once again gain their power. After this, the city of Ur is rebuilt -
King Gilgamesh
The famous enough Sumerian king, King Gilgamesh, rules the city of Ur -
First Writing
The Sumerians invent the first for of writing.npi tires and words were used -
Ziggurats
The Sumers establish powerful city-states building large ziggurats -
Towns and Cities
The Sumers create the first cities and towns. They also used irrigation to farm large expanses of land