NEST 319 Lecture 29: Lecture 29 Notes
20 Dec 2018
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The neo-assyrian period, from after ashurnasirpal ii to the fall of nineveh. Shalmaneser iii (858-824 bce)--> has further military campaigns, remained in kalhhu. Tiglath-pileser iii (744-727 bce) --> well known for his reforms in the imperial administration of the neo-assyrian empire. He improved roadways and communications between the empires --> so people can go through them safely. He also established rest stops so messengers can stay in these inns (four to five sites between the routes) Appointed provincial governors to those distant provinces --> prior to this, assyrian kings often left local rulers in place, which lead these local kings to rebel when the assyrian king was away. Thus with provincial governors, they are still under the rule of the king. Leads to an increase of military army --> due to the new appointment of provincial governors, as they are responsible for conscripting army from their local populations.
