Editing Assyrian flag (section)

==Symbolism==
The golden circle at the center represents the [[sun]], which, by its exploding and leaping flames, generates heat and light to sustain the earth and all its living things. The four-pointed star surrounding the sun symbolizes the land, its light [[blue]] color symbolizing [[tranquility]]. Together, they form the main star present on the flag which represents the sun deity [[Shamash]], also known as Utu. He was worshipped in the ancient Mesopotamian region, and was apparently the deity who provided leaders like [[Hammurabi]], [[Ur-Nammu]], and [[Gudea]] with divine laws.

The wavy stripes extending from the center to the four corners of the flag represent the three major rivers of the [[Beth Nahrain|Assyrian homeland]]: the [[Tigris]], the [[Euphrates]], and the [[Great Zab]]. The lines are small at the center and become wider as they spread out from the circle. The dark blue stripes stands for plentitude, and represents the Euphrates. The [[red]] stripes, whose blood-red hue stands for courage, glory, and pride, represent the Tigris. The [[white]] lines in between the two great rivers symbolize the Great Zab; its white color stands for tranquility and peace. Some interpret the red, white, and blue will gather all the Assyrians back to their homeland to stand strong and fight for what they want and what they have gained.

The archer figure above the star of Shamash symbolizes the ancient Assyrian god [[Ashur (god)|Ashur]], shown in a battle stance with a bow and arrow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aua.net/assyrian-flag/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217081913/http://aua.net/assyrians/flag.htm|url-status=dead|title=Assyrian Flag – Assyrian Universal Alliance|archivedate=February 17, 2009}}</ref> The original version of the flag adopted by the Assyrian Universal Alliance had the Shamash in bronze, blue, and white coloring that represented the engravings of Ashur found at the [[British Museum]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Ramina |last2=Ganjeh |first2=Carlo |last3=Bit-Dzhamo |first3=Dalilya |title=Real Assyrian Flag |url=https://www.assyrianflag.org |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=RAF |language=}}</ref> Other variations of the flag show the Ashur symbol in all red or gold, or just leave it out altogether.