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Synopsis: Shalmaneser\u2019s Syrian invasions were countered by a coalition forged by King Ahuni of Bit-Adini.\xa0But repeated campaigns wore down his rivals and ended in Assyrian dominance.\n\u201cAhuni, terrified by my terrible, awe-inspiring weapons and my grim warfare, crossed over the Euphrates to save his life, and made his way to other lands.\xa0At the command of my lord Assur, the great lord, I annexed Til-barsip, Aligu, Nappigi and Rugulit as royal cities.\xa0I settled Assyrians there and built palaces in them for my royal residence. \xa0I renamed Til-barsip as Kar-Shalmaneser.\u201d \u2013 Inscription of Shalmaneser III on the Kurkh Monolith\n\ufeffMap of the Early Iron Age Near East:\nhttps://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg\nMap of Early Iron Age Northern Syria:\nhttps://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg\nThe Kings of Syria and Canaan:\nhttps://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Season_3_King_List.pdf\nEpisode Images:\nhttps://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C16_Images.pdf\nReferences and Further Reading:\nhttps://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C16_References.pdf\nPlease contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices