clay or a certain dirt. No not clay or certain dirt at all- Soil is red because of the same compound that causes rust to be red, oxidised iron (most common formula- Fe2O3). â¦If the soil has nutrients like Iron and other elements that oxidise it will be dark. A soil with just Iron and not many other nutrients will usually be a lighter red.
Egypt and the Assyrians Return to Main Page. Egypt and the Assyrians. The Assyrians were known for their wide knowledge of warfare and organization, and they obtained extensive territories through military campaigns. From 671 (676) B.C. to 663 B.C. is the period when Egypt was invaded by Assyria. Before the invasion by the Assyrians, the first pharaoh of the twenty-fifth dynasty was Shebaka.
Age of the Assyrian Empire (2000 - 605 BC) The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire in Mesopotamia. Go to History of Iraq. Interactive Map. Beginning of Assyria (~ 2000 BC): The ancient Sumerian city of Assur came under Assyrian control by about 2000 BC, serving as the capital of the Assyrian Kingdom.