modern Assyriology

Modern Assyriology is the scholarly study of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, especially the Assyrians and Babylonians. It combines archaeology, history, linguistics, and cuneiform writing to uncover and interpret texts, artifacts, and sites from around 2000 BCE to 500 BCE. Researchers work to decode ancient languages, reconstruct history, understand cultural practices, and preserve this knowledge. Advances in technology, such as digital imaging and computer analysis, help uncover details lost over millennia. Overall, Assyriology helps us understand early urban societies, governance, religion, and literature that have profoundly influenced human history.