The Assyrians are well known for their vast ancient empire in the Middle East; ancient cities, such as Nimrud and Nineveh; and their fierce invasions, including into the Kingdom of Judah and Egypt.

Biblical Assyria was ruled over with kindness. ... their traditional reputation as evil killers dedicated to annihilation of Israel and other subject peoples in the Middle East, ...

The number for the world Assyrian population varies but the general agreement is that fully half of this population now lives in Diaspora outside the Middle East. Persecution of Assyrians, beginning ...

The map was featured in outlets across the Middle East, including Saudi channel Al-Arabiya, Qatari outlet Al Jazeera, and ...

Authorities in northern Iraq have unveiled an "archaeological park" of 2,700-year-old carvings from the rule of the Assyrians, including showing kings praying to the gods.. The 13 monumental rock ...

Honoring Persecuted Middle East Christians, Pope Francis Adds Assyrian Saint to Martyrology St. Isaac of Nineveh, also known as Isaac the Syrian, was a revered Christian mystic, monk and bishop.

The pope made the announcement on the occasion of a Vatican meeting with Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East. The gathering on Nov. 9 commemorated two milestones: ...

Today in the history of astronomy, an eclipse record helps illuminate the timeline of the ancient world.

Iraq unveils ancient Assyrian lamassu statue in Nineveh province. Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor reporting. ... It is read widely by US, international and ...

Francis pointed to recent achievements in Catholic-Assyrian dialogue, such as the 2001 agreement on the Anaphora of Addai and Mari, an ancient Eucharistic prayer recognized for its apostolic roots ...