Inscribed Stone of Tangivar Village: Narrator of Assyrian History
Tangivar Village Inscription, which is also known as “Uraman Inscription”, is located 25 kilometers northwest of Kamiyaran and near Tangivar Village. This valuable work, which is written in cuneiform and in Assyrian language, was carved on Mount Zeinane in 706 BC by Sargon II, the king of Assyria, to commemorate his victories in the campaign against the land of the Medes.
Historical significance:
The Tangi War stone inscription is of great importance from a historical point of view. This work, as one of the few remaining documents from the Assyrian era, provides historians and archaeologists with valuable information about the history, culture and civilization of this ancient dynasty.
The text of the inscription:
The text of Tangi Var inscription is about 150 lines and includes the following:
Introducing Sargon II and his titles
Description of Sargon II’s campaigns to the land of the Medes
Description of the victories of Sargon II and the spoils he got from the Medes
Prayers to the Assyrian gods
Writing features:
Tangi War inscription is written in Assyrian cuneiform script. Cuneiform, one of the world’s earliest writing systems, consists of cuneiform signs and lines.
important role:
Besides the inscription, a relief of Sargon II is also carved on the mountain. This bas-relief shows the king of Assyria in dress and war gear.
current situation:
Tangi War inscription stone has suffered a lot of damage throughout history. Natural erosion, human destruction and other factors have caused parts of the inscription and relief to disappear. Nevertheless, this valuable work is still known as one of the most important historical attractions of Kurdistan province.
