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Three forgotten kings may change the accepted timeline of ancient Assyria

Research indicates that ancient Assyrian king lists could have neglected to mention several ephemeral rulers. Evidence points to three monarchs who temporarily ascended the throne amid turbulent political times. Their short reigns might have been intentionally omitted from the official historical timeline, raising questions about the accuracy of Assyria's established chronology.

Three forgotten kings may change the accepted timeline of ancient Assyria

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