Semiramis

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Semiramis is a legendary queen thought to based on the historical Sammu-Ramat (r. 811-806 BCE) the queen regent of the Assyrian Empire who held the throne for her young son Adad Nirari III until he reached maturity. She is also known as Shammuramat or Sammuramat. She is referenced by several ancient historians including Herodotus, Diodorus Siculus, and Plutarch.

More about: Semiramis

Timeline

  • 811 BCE - 806 BCE
    Reign of Assyrian Queen Semiramis
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