The former idea that Niḫriya was to be equated with Na’iri, along the Upper Tigris, has been shown to be wrong.
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When Šuppiluliuma I (13th century BCE) conquered Mitanni, he created two provinces (Aleppo and Carchemish), and distributed the large part of territories of this kingdom between his allies.
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The Battle of Niḫriya was the culminating point of the hostilities between the Hittites and the Assyrians for control over the remnants of the former empire of Mitanni.
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The conflict between the two great powers took place in the neighborhood of Nihriya, with the Assyrians gaining a decisive victory.
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