The first certain reference to the Arameans appears in an inscription of Tiglath-Pileser I (1115–1077 BCE), which refers to subjugating the "Ahlamû-Arameans" (Ahlame Armaia). Shortly after, the Ahlamû disappear from Assyrian annals, to be replaced by the Arameans (Aramu, Arimi).
Tiglath-pileser I (1115–1074 BC) proved to be a long-reigning and all-conquering ruler, who firmly underlined Assyria's position as the world's leading military power. He was succeeded by Asharid-apal-Ekur who reigned for only a short time.
The first certain reference to the Arameans appears in an inscription of Tiglath-Pileser I (1115–1077 BCE), which refers to subjugating the "Ahlamû-Arameans" (Ahlame Armaia). Shortly after, the Ahlamû disappear from Assyrian annals, to be replaced by the Arameans (Aramu, Arimi).
Tiglath-pileser I (1115–1074 BC) proved to be a long-reigning and all-conquering ruler, who firmly underlined Assyria's position as the world's leading military power. He was succeeded by Asharid-apal-Ekur who reigned for only a short time.
