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Knowledge and Power in the Neo-Assyrian Empire

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The Neo-Assyrian capital of Nineveh PGP  in northern Iraq, from the mid-7th century BC, is the earliest attested site of courtly scientific patronage in world history. This website presents the scholars' letters, queries, and reports to their kings and provides resources to support their use in undergraduate teaching. Since the summer of 2008 it also gives access to court poetry, royal prophecies, and correspondence from temple personnel to the king.

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