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Tiglath-Pileser III (Akkadian: Tukultī-Apil-Ešarra) was a prominent king of Assyria in the 8th century BC (ruled 745–727 BC)12 and is widely regarded as the founder of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.34 He is considered to be one of the most successful military commanders in world history, conquering most of the world known to the ancient Assyrians before his death.
Tiglath, king of Assyria.
Tiglath by Thomy June 19, 2008