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Assyria (Burkert). The first coins were minted in the 6th century BC, following Persian prototypes.rightCyprus was under the control of the Assyrians at this time but the city-states of the island enjoyed relative independence as long as they paid their tribute to the Assyrian king. This allowed the kings of the various cities to accumulate wealth and power. Certain burial customs observed in the "royal tombs" of Salamis relate directly to Homeric

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