Aramean kingdoms

The Aramean kingdoms were a collection of ancient states and city-states established by the Arameans, a Semitic people, during the late Bronze and early Iron Ages (circa 1200–500 BCE) across parts of modern Syria, Iraq, and Turkey. Known for their use of Aramaic language, they played a key role in regional trade and cultural exchange. These kingdoms often formed alliances or conflicts with larger empires like Assyria and Babylon, contributing to the political landscape of the ancient Near East. Their legacy includes the spread of Aramaic as a common lingua franca and their influence on regional history and culture.