names ultimately derive akkadian ref name tvedtnes ref theodor n ldeke first give philological support assumption ''syria'' ''assyria'' etymology although connection posited early john selden recent st century discovery inek inscription confirmed ''syria'' cilician greek alteration name ''assyria'' ultimately derived assyrian term ''a r yu'' ref name frye frye rn october assyria syria synonyms pdf ''journal near eastern studies '' ref pre history official letter sent high priest lu'enna
Humanities History Ancient history Assyrian Civilization