ashur

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to the chief god of the Assyrians, associated with military prowess and empire, also the name of an ancient Assyrian capital city on the Tigris River.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname des höchsten Gottes der Assyrer, der mit kriegerischem Mut und dem assyrischen Reich verbunden wird, sowie Bezeichnung der alten assyrischen Hauptstadt am Tigris.

1. Chief Assyrian god C2 formal

   The principal deity of the Assyrian pantheon, associated with military power, empire, and kingship.

   • Ashur was considered the supreme god of the Assyrian Empire.
   • The king prayed to Ashur before going into battle.
   • Temples dedicated to Ashur were built in the capital city.

   🇩🇪Assur

   Synonyme: assur

2. Ancient Assyrian city C2 formal

   An ancient city located on the Tigris River, which served as the first capital of Assyria.

   • Ashur was a major cultural and political center in ancient Mesopotamia.
   • The ruins of Ashur lie near the modern city of Mosul in Iraq.
   • Archaeologists have uncovered many artifacts in the ancient city of Ashur.

   🇩🇪Assur

   Synonyme: assur