WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The Assyrians were the first to use iron to make their weapons. Iron was stronger than the bronze used by their enemies and gave them a distinct advantage. The main armor used by Assyrian soldiers was a shield and helmet.

Detailed explanation-2: -In his introduction to the Nimrud wine tablets Professor Mallowan has pointed out that the closest source of iron for Assyria were mines noted by Layard in Kurdistan, notably in the Berwari valley north-east of Amadiya, and also in the Tiyari mountains “particularly in the heights above Lizan”.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the iron produced at that time was used for making weapons for both short and long range, as well as armor for protection. The short ranged weapons included iron swords, daggers, javelins, and spears. Iron swords were used for close combat and they gave the Assyrians a great advantage.

Detailed explanation-4: -This made the Assyrian Empire unique, because it was the first empire to have iron weapons while expanding its territory.