Rose Quartz Meaning and Healing Properties Rose quartz has been used in love rituals and ceremonies for centuries, and remains the stone of the hopeless romantic. A member of the quartz family, this crystal is made up of silicon dioxide.
The Assyrians. (1170 - 612 BCE) The Assyrians were Semitic people living in the northern reaches of Mesopotamia; they have a long history in the area, but for most of that history they are subjugated to the more powerful kingdoms and peoples to the south.
World History/Ancient Civilizations - The Assyrians. 1  The Assyrians were a civilization located near modern Iraq, along the Tigris River. 2  Assyria started around 2000 BC with Semitic barbarians invading the area and establishing the roots for a civilization. 3  By 1076 BC, the Assyrians reached the Mediterranean coast.