Three Forgotten Assyrian Kings Discovered | Science News

Archaeologists may have uncovered three forgotten Assyrian kings erased from history for over 2,700 years—revealing that the official King List might’ve been politically edited to erase challengers and elevate favored rulers. New evidence points to Tiglath-pileser’s disputed reign after a solar eclipse, a scratched-out name on a monument hinting at Shalmaneser’s hidden rule before Tiglath-pileser III, and Aššur-uballiṭ’s one-year reign bridging gaps in the timeline. This isn’t just rewriting history—it’s exposing how power shaped what we remember. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c93510b4e044a351