720s BC
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This article concerns the period 729 BC – 720 BC.
A lamassu from the palace of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin.
Sargon II
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Sargon II was the king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 722 BC to his death in battle in 705. Most likely the son of Tiglath-Pileser III, Sargon is generally believed to have become king after overthro
720s BC
…defeats his younger brother Gongshu Duan (共叔段) north of present-day Yanling County. 722 BC—Northern Kingdom of Israel is conquered by Assyrian king Sargon II. 722 BC—Duke Yin accedes to the throne of Lu in China, the first event recorded in the Spring and Autumn Annals…
Alabaster bas-relief depicting Sargon II, from his palace in Dur-Sharrukin
Relief from Nimrud depicting Sargon II's probable father Tiglath-Pileser III (r. 745–727 BC; right) and possibly also his probable brother Shalmaneser V (r. 727–722 BC; left)
Sargon of Akkad (c. 2334–2279 BC) as depicted on his victory stele. Sargon II likely took his regnal name from this ancient king and sought to emulate his exploits.
1903 illustration of a relief from Dur-Sharrukin depicting the rebel Yahu-Bihdi being flayed alive.