During the Neo-Assyrian Period ( 911 -- 609 BC ) , the rosette may have actually eclipsed the eight - pointed star .
During the Neo-Assyrian Period ( 911 -- 609 BC ) , the rosette may have actually become Ishtar 's primary symbol .
During the Neo-Assyrian Period ( 911 -- 609 BC ) , the rosette may have actually eclipsed the eight - pointed star and become Ishtar 's primary symbol .