The Assyrians And The Chaldeans
Changing Mesopotamia and the Assyrians
Mesopotamia was ruled by many different rulers as empire after empire fell. The Assyrians (from Northern Mesopotamia), with their iron weapons, destroyed and vanquished their enemies (who fought with inferior bronze weapons). The Assyrians also used horse-drawn chariots (early versions of today's tanks) to defeat their enemies. The use of bows and arrows made them almost unbeatable.
Chaldeans
The Chaldeans were people that came from southern Babylon and were seminomadic, they were the ones who defeated the Assyrians and conquered Babylon and other parts of Mesopotamia. The Chaldeans ruled Babylonia and all of Mesopotamia under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II. Nebuchadnezzar was the king of the New Babylonian Empire. He became the new ruler after his father’s death. Nebuchadnezzar II is mostly known for his military accomplishments and his great construction projects in his capital, like The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. He became the most famous Chaldean King. His rule lasted for 43 years.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was a beautiful structure with almost every part of it made of greenery like trees, shrubs, and vines. It was powered by slaves to keep it leveled in place.
Assyrian Kings
Assyrian Kings sometimes abused their power. Villages, towns, and cities had to deal with moving away from their homelands and to stay in a totally different locations. By 626 B.C., the Assyrians fell due to internal power struggle and the Assyrian Kings' power eventually disappeared when the Chaldeans overthrew them.
Agriculture
The Assyrians and Chaldneans raised livestock (farm animals). They bred sheep, goats, beef cattle, and horses. They were excellent poultry farmers (birds, like chickens). They cultivated corn, dates, and vegetables.
Alden J.
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