Description: (King of the Middle Assyrian Empire from 1114 BC to 1076 BC)
Tiglath-Pileser I, a renowned king of Assyria, was known for his military prowess, extensive building projects, and interest in cuneiform tablets. He expanded Assyrian control into Anatolia and Syria, establishing the kingdom as a dominant power in the Ancient Near East for the next five centuries. Tiglath-Pileser I carefully cultivated fear among his subjects and enemies through his inscriptions, inspiring the recording of information and the creation of detailed summary texts to preserve his achievements for future generations.