Rose Quartz Meaning and Healing Properties Rose quartz has been used in love rituals and ceremonies for centuries, and remains the stone of the hopeless romantic. A member of the quartz family, this crystal is made up of silicon dioxide.
The Assyrians. (1170 - 612 BCE) The Assyrians were Semitic people living in the northern reaches of Mesopotamia; they have a long history in the area, but for most of that history they are subjugated to the more powerful kingdoms and peoples to the south.
The Assyrians have been said to be the first real empire in history and that they controlled most of the Middle East. This dynasty today is known for controlling huge cities like Babylon, Damascus, and Jerusalem, staying strong during its dark ages, and its preservation of ancient Mesopotamian literature in Ashurbanipalâs