What is Assyrian calendar?
The '''Assyrian calendar''' is a [[Moon|lunar]]-based calendar that begins in the year 4750 [[BC]]. The Assyrian calendar is inspired by an estimate of the date of the first temple at Assur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meta-religion.com/World_Religions/Ancient_religions/Mesopotamia/timeline_of_assyria.htm|title=Timeline Of Assyria|website=www.meta-religion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atour.com/education/20010517a.html|title=Assyrian Calendar|website=www.atour.com}}</ref> The Assyrian new year is still celebrated every year by many people. This calendar is official among ethnic [[Assyrian people|Assyrians]] in [[Iraq]], [[Syria]], [[Israel]], [[Armenia]], [[Jordan]], [[Lebanon]], parts of [[Turkey]] and [[Iran]]. This calendar begins 4,750 years before the [[Gregorian calendar]]. For example, it is set out like this: <span>2024</span>+4750 = Assyrian year&nbsp;<span>6774</span>. == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Calendars]] [[Category:Assyria|Calendar]]