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Shalmaneser IV
king of Assyria
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history of Mesopotamia
- In history of Mesopotamia: Adad-nirari III and his successors
Shalmaneser IV (c. 783–773) fought against Urartu, then at the height of its power under King Argishti (c. 780–755). He successfully defended eastern Mesopotamia against attacks from Armenia. On the other hand, he lost most of Syria after a campaign against Damascus in 773. The…
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