Intellectual/Achievements
The Assyrians were know for their cruelty when fighting. They were the first people to invent iron weapons and aquaducts. They had the
first library and the first laws. They were the first people to use paved
streets and indoor plumbing. They also had the first canal system and were the first people to use locks and keys.
One of the Assyrians greatest accomplishments was having the largest standing army ever seen in the Middle East. The Assyrians had lots of war related innovations which made them almost unbeatable. They also had one of the largest libraries in world history. Their library was known as the room of the tablets and over 30,000 tablets have been discovered so far.
Over all, the Assyrians were known for being a very intelligent and innovative civilization. They are known for contributing to our society today.
