Research Article

THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II

Volume: 19 Number: 2 December 17, 2025
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THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II

Abstract

The annals of Assyrian kings have served as a fundamental source not only for identifying the political elements in Anatolia but also for understanding the historical geography of Anatolia during the Middle Iron Age. From the early stages of this period, the Assyrians established themselves as a significant power, exerting influence not only in Mesopotamia but also across Anatolia and the Eastern Mediterranean. Under Sargon II, Assyria's expansionist policies evolved into an effort to establish a world empire. In this context, Sargon II evaluated every possible scenario in which Urartu and Phrygia, the major obstacles to Assyrian dominance in Anatolia, would not pose a threat. The consolidation of Assyrian control over Central Anatolia was reinforced by maritime connections to the Eastern Mediterranean, and efforts were made to eliminate opposing forces in the region. The people of the land of Iamanu/Iamnaya, mentioned in records of these conflicts, were described as a group attempting to establish a presence in Central Anatolia and a region referred to as the "Western Sea" since ancient times. This study examines the earliest cuneiform records concerning the location of this land in the Eastern Aegean and its potential connection to Iamanu/Ionian. The primary source for this analysis is Sargon II’s campaign records related to the region.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

History of Old Asia Minor

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 17, 2025

Submission Date

August 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 19 Number: 2

APA
Yıldırım, N. (2025). THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri, 19(2), 589-606. https://doi.org/10.46931/aran.1764588
AMA
1.Yıldırım N. THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri. 2025;19(2):589-606. doi:10.46931/aran.1764588
Chicago
Yıldırım, Nurgül. 2025. “THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II”. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri 19 (2): 589-606. https://doi.org/10.46931/aran.1764588.
EndNote
Yıldırım N (December 1, 2025) THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri 19 2 589–606.
IEEE
[1]N. Yıldırım, “THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II”, Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 589–606, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.46931/aran.1764588.
ISNAD
Yıldırım, Nurgül. “THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II”. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri 19/2 (December 1, 2025): 589-606. https://doi.org/10.46931/aran.1764588.
JAMA
1.Yıldırım N. THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri. 2025;19:589–606.
MLA
Yıldırım, Nurgül. “THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II”. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri, vol. 19, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 589-06, doi:10.46931/aran.1764588.
Vancouver
1.Nurgül Yıldırım. THE LAND OF YAMANU (IAMANU) IN THE ANNALS OF ASSYRIAN KING SARGON II. Archivum Anatolicum-Anadolu Arşivleri. 2025 Dec. 1;19(2):589-606. doi:10.46931/aran.1764588