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The Assyrian homeland or Assyria refers a name of a geographic and cultural region in the Middle East, inhabited traditionally by the Assyrian people. In ancient times, the Assyrian Empire peaked in 671 BC, expanding from the Nile river in Egypt to Anatolia. Today, no more then a few counties in northern Iraq is where the Assyrians make only a slight majority. Due to growing nationalism, there is a growing movement for Assyrian independence.
Etymology The name of Assyria is believed to be derived from the phrase mât Aššur, which is translated to "the country of the god Assur". The original capital the Assyrian Empire was named Assur, after the god as well. Historical attractions Image:Assyrianadministartedareasuggestion2005.jpg|Assyrians make up the majority in two counties today in Iraq Image:REmpire-Assyria.png|Roman province of Assyria, 120 AD Image:Map of Assyria.png|Assyrian empire in 824 BC and 671 BC See also | ||||||||
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