Description: (Iraqi Queen)
Shammuramat, also known as Semiramis, was a powerful queen of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Rising to prominence during the reign of her son Adad-nirari III, she was influential, being the only Assyrian queen to retain her title after her husband's death and possibly leading military campaigns. Shammuramat played a significant role in expanding the empire's borders, receiving dedications from local governors and leaving a lasting legacy as a renowned figure of her time.