Government
The Assyrian's government was a dictatorship. They had a king who had the ultimate power over Assyria. Because Assyria was spread over a large area it was broken up into provinces. Officials were chosen to govern over each province. The officials collected taxes and enforced laws.
The people of Assyria were required to pay taxes to the government in the form of food, goods, gold, labor, military supplies, and soldiers for the army.
An extensive network of roads and grain depots were built during the New Empire. They helped speed communication and army travel. The Assyrians built on large scales using mostly mud brick and stone. Many kings who ruled during the New Empire built large palaces that were elaborately decorated.
An extensive network of roads and grain depots were built during the New Empire. They helped speed communication and army travel. The Assyrians built on large scales using mostly mud brick and stone. Many kings who ruled during the New Empire built large palaces that were elaborately decorated.