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Asurbanipal

Asurbanipal

1 9.9
King of ancient Assyria who built a large palace and started a famous library at Nineveh
  • proper noun
  • /ˌæzərˈbænɪpəl/
: Asurbanipal
  • During his reign, Asurbanipal amassed one of the largest libraries of the ancient world.

Examples

  • Scholars praise Asurbanipal for his efforts to preserve Mesopotamian literature.

  • King Asurbanipal ruled Assyria during a prosperous time.

  • Many clay tablets discovered at Nineveh are attributed to the collection of Asurbanipal.

  • Did Asurbanipal really build the famous library in Nineveh?

  • Asurbanipal is often credited with creating one of the world's earliest libraries in ancient Asurbanipal.

  • The grand palace built by Asurbanipal showcased the wealth and power of the Assyrian Empire.

  • Historians admire Asurbanipal for his contributions to art and literature during his reign.

Synonyms

Ashurbanipal
vsAsurbanipal
1 9.9

A king of ancient Assyria who built a great palace and famous library in Nineveh

is the same historical person but uses an alternate spelling
Assurbanipal
vsAsurbanipal
1 9.9

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

is the same historical figure but written with another spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Asurbanipal comes from the old Assyrian name Aššur-bāni-apli, made of Aššur, the god of Assyria, bāni 'has given', and apli 'son', so the name means 'Ashur has given a son'. That's why the name fits a king, because it shows his right to rule as a gift from the god Ashur.