The Cruelest King of Assyria | Ashurbanipal | Ancient Mesopotamia Documentary

Ashurbanipal was popular among his people but merciless when dealing with enemies. His obsession with collecting knowledge led him to construct The Royal Library of Ashurbanipal, which has been referred to as "the most precious source of historical material in the world"!

Ashurbanipal Biography
685 BC - 631 BC
The Cruelest Assyrian King
Ancient Mesopotamia Documentary
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Video Credits

Editor: Christopher Geman
Writer: Christopher Geman
Narrator: Christian H. Miles
Artist: Carlos Jaramillo
Music: "Where Kings Walk" - Jon Sumner

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