Kassite

[ kas-ahyt ]

/ ˈkæs aɪt /

a member of an ancient people related to the Elamites, who ruled Babylonia from c1650 to c1100 b.c.

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While the Kassite dynasty was reigning, a new kingdom arose in the north, that of Assyria.
A Primer of Assyriology|Archibald Henry Sayce
It grew independent during the latter period of the Kassite dynasty, and its kings formed compacts with the Kassites.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3|Various
It was probably a centre of discontent during the whole period of Kassite ascendancy.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie
But not until well on in the Kassite period did any of them attain prominence in Western Asia.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie

Unfortunately the artistic relics of the Kassite period are few, and for the most part unimportant.
Mesopotamian Archaeology|Percy S. P. Handcock