Polity Aram-Damascus (Assyria)

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Was an Aramean polity that existed from the late-12th century BCE until 732 BCE, and was centred around the city of Damascus in the Southern Levant. The polity was under the domain of Assyria in its late period.

Establishment

  • January 841 BC: In 842 BC, the Assyrian king led an army against Hazael, King of Damascus, besieging the city and forcing tribute, but not taking it.

Chronology

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1. Campaigns of Shalmaneser III

Military campaigns of Assyrian king Shalmaneser III.

  • January 841 BC: In 842 BC, the Assyrian king led an army against Hazael, King of Damascus, besieging the city and forcing tribute, but not taking it.

2. Campaigns of Zim-ri-Lim

Military campaigns of Mariote king Zim-ri-Lim.

  • January 731 BC: Aram-Damascus (Assyria) was annexed by the Neo-Assyrian Empire.

Disestablishment

  • January 731 BC: Aram-Damascus (Assyria) was annexed by the Neo-Assyrian Empire.