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
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.
The Neo-Assyrian Empire arose in the 10th century BC. Ashurnasirpal II is credited for utilizing sound strategy in his wars of conquest. While aiming to secure defensible frontiers, he would launch ra
Assyrian soldiers, from a plate in THE HISTORY OF COSTUME by Braun & Schneider (c. 1860).
Exhibition I am Ashurbanipal king of the world, king of Assyria, British Museum
Assyria's greatest pre-reform military commander, Ashurnasirpal II
An image of Tiglath-Pileser III's troops. In the background, a siege engine can be seen.