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Naqia

queen of Assyria

Also known as: Nakia, Nakija

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history of Mesopotamia

In history of Mesopotamia: Esarhaddon
…his energetic and designing mother, Zakutu (Naqia), who came from Syria or Judah, used all her influence on his behalf to override the national party of Assyria. The theory that he was a partner in plotting the murder of his father is rather improbable; at any rate, he was able…
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role in Sennacherib’s family

In Sennacherib: Building and technological achievements
…survived by his principal wife Naqia, mother of his heir Esarhaddon; her non-Assyrian name suggests that she was of either Jewish or Aramaean origin.
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