Ashurbanipal: The Last Great King of Assyria
The Ancients
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Scholarly Pursuits in Ancient Assyria
This chapter explores the rich intellectual culture of Assyria at its height, focusing on key fields such as astrology, divination, magic, medicine, and lamentation. It highlights the contributions of King Ashurbanipal, including his efforts to establish a vast library in Nineveh and the significance of divination practices in Assyrian society. Additionally, the chapter examines the cultural interplay between Assyrians and Babylonians, particularly through the integration of Babylonian lamentation into Assyrian religious practices.
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