In a new video from Assyrian Times, ISAC Museum Curator Kiersten Neumann explores with Ashur Bet Oshana the history and cultural legacy of ancient Assyria. The conversation examines the rise of the Assyrian Empire and the remarkable art and architecture through which Assyrian rulers expressed power, belief, and imperial identity.
Curator Kiersten Neumann Joins Assyrian Times Podcast with Ashur Bet Oshana
September 9, 2026
I would say that itʼs a story thatʼs still being written.
Drawing on her expertise in ancient Near Eastern art and archaeology, Neumann offers an accessible introduction to one of the ancient worldʼs most influential civilizations and the material remains that continue to shape our understanding of its history.
Watch Inside Ancient Assyria with Dr. Kiersten Neumann on YouTube.
Inside Ancient Assyria with Dr. Kiersten Neumann | Assyrian Times
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