Biographies of Prominent Assyrians

1. Ashur-nasir-pal II

Ashur-nasir-pal II was a king of Assyria in the 9th century BC known for his military campaigns and construction projects.

2. Shamiram

Shamiram, also known as Semiramis, was a legendary Assyrian queen known for her conquests and building projects.

3. Sargon II

Sargon II was an Assyrian king who reigned during the 8th century BC and expanded the Assyrian empire to its greatest extent.

4. Ashurbanipal

Ashurbanipal was the last great king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, known for his patronage of the arts and his extensive library at Nineveh.

5. Tigranes the Great

Tigranes the Great was an Armenian king of the 1st century BC who ruled over territories that included parts of Assyria.

6. Mar Aprim Khamis

Mar Aprim Khamis was a prominent Assyrian bishop and theologian who played a key role in the Assyrian Church of the East in the 20th century.

7. Ashur Yousif

Ashur Yousif is an Assyrian politician and human rights activist known for his advocacy for the Assyrian people in Iraq.

8. Rosie Malek-Yonan

Rosie Malek-Yonan is an Assyrian actress, author, and human rights activist known for her work in raising awareness about Assyrian issues.

9. Hormuzd Rassam

Hormuzd Rassam was an Assyrian archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamia, including the discovery of the ancient city of Nineveh.

10. Nina Shea

Nina Shea is an Assyrian-American human rights lawyer and activist known for her work advocating for persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East.