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assur

/ˈæs.ʊr/

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noun

/ˈæs.ʊr/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к древнему ассирийскому городу, расположенному на реке Тигр, который служил традиционной столицей Ассирии, находящейся чуть южнее современного города Мосул в Ираке.

A proper noun referring to an ancient Assyrian city located on the Tigris River, which served as the traditional capital of Assyria, situated just south of the modern city of Mosul in Iraq.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Assyrian cityC1formal

    An ancient city located on the Tigris River, which served as the traditional capital of Assyria. It lies just south of the modern city of Mosul in Iraq.

    ruАшшур

    • Assur was the religious and political heart of the Assyrian Empire.
    • Archaeologists have uncovered many temples and palaces in Assur.
    • The ruins of Assur are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Synonymsashur