What is the Assyrian calendar based on?
Q: What is the Assyrian calendar based on?
A: The Assyrian calendar is based on the lunar cycle.
Q: When does the Assyrian calendar begin?
A: The Assyrian calendar begins in the year 4750 BC.
Q: What is the inspiration behind the Assyrian calendar?
A: The Assyrian calendar is inspired by an estimate of the date of the first temple at Assur.
Q: Is the celebration of the Assyrian new year still practiced?
A: Yes, the Assyrian new year is still celebrated every year by many people.
Q: Which ethnic groups use the Assyrian calendar?
A: The Assyrian calendar is official among ethnic Assyrians in Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, parts of Turkey and Iran.
Q: How many years before the Gregorian calendar does the Assyrian calendar begin?
A: The Assyrian calendar begins 4750 years before the Gregorian calendar.
Q: How is the Assyrian year calculated?
A: The Assyrian year is calculated by adding 4750 to the Gregorian year. For example, 2016+4750 = Assyrian year 6766.
