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Ashurbanipal

Ashurbanipal

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A king of ancient Assyria who built a great palace and famous library in Nineveh
  • proper noun
  • /ˌæʃərˈbænɪpəl/
: Asurbanipal
  • Ashurbanipal was renowned for creating one of the world's earliest libraries in Nineveh.

Examples

  • The importance of Ashurbanipal's Library cannot be overstated.

  • However, of far greater importance to posterity was Ashurbanipal's establishment of a great library in the city of Nineveh.

  • Many clay tablets from Ashurbanipal's library are now in major museums around the world.

  • The reign of Ashurbanipal marked a period of great cultural achievement in Assyria.

  • King Ashurbanipal ruled Assyria during a time of great prosperity.

  • Did Ashurbanipal really create such an extensive library?

  • The most complete version came from the library of Ashurbanipal at Nineveh.

Synonyms

Assurbanipal
vsAshurbanipal
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King of Assyria known for building a grand palace and a famous library at Nineveh

is the same historical figure but written in another spelling form
Asurbanipal
vsAshurbanipal
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King of ancient Assyria who built a large palace and started a famous library at Nineveh

is the same person and achievements but shown in a different spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ashurbanipal is an old Assyrian name made from Ashur + bani + apli, where Ashur is the chief god and bani + apli mean 'has given' and 'son' or 'heir'. So the name is like calling him 'the god Ashur has given a son' or 'Ashur's gift', a fitting title for the Assyrian king known for his palace and great library.