Iraq: Tiglath-Pileser III, King of Assyria (c. 795-727 BCE). Gypsum wall panel relief, 728 BCE. Tiglath-Pileser III was a prominent king of Assyria in the eighth century BCE (r. 745-727 BCE), and is widely regarded as the founder of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Tiglath-Pileser III seized the Assyrian throne during a civil war and killed the royal family. He made sweeping changes to the Assyrian government, considerably improving its efficiency and security. Assyrian forces became a standing army. He is considered to be one of the most successful military commanders in world history.

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