who is guarding the country the flag and the nation it represents. On top of the flagstaff is the standard of King Sargon I, who established the first Assyrian empire. During the ancient times this ...

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, ...

Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Assyrian-speaking Australians.

The city of Kalkhu was a capital of the Assyrian Empire for over 150 years until King Sargon moved the capital to Dur-Sharukin (modern Khorshabad) in 717 B.C. The city is located 4 miles south-west of ...