Ancient Mesopotamian (8)

I believe the answer is:

assyrian

(Other definitions for assyrian that I've seen before include "one in Iraq once" , "Old middle eastern type" , "race" , "ancient language" , "Extinct language" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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