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Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient Assyria

ScienceDailyWednesday, August 26, 2026 at 1:20 AM

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Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient Assyria
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Three forgotten Assyrian kings may have been hiding in plain sight for more than 2,700 years. By piecing together clues from tablets, inscriptions, and an ancient statue, researchers argue that these rulers were omitted from the famous Assyrian King List.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Three forgotten Assyrian kings may have been hiding in plain sight for more than 2,700 years. By piecing together clues from tablets, inscriptions, and an ancient statue, researchers argue that these rulers were omitted from the famous Assyrian King List.

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Three forgotten Assyrian kings may have been hiding in plain sight for more than 2,700 years. By piecing together clues from tablets, inscriptions, and an ancient statue, researchers argue that these rulers were omitted from the famous Assyrian King List.

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