Category: Ancient Mesopotamia

Sargon II and his Urartu Campaign

Sargon II, one of the greatest kings of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, ruled from 722 to 705 BCE, navigating an era defined by complex geopolitics, formidable enemies, and relentless military campaigns....

The Banquet Stele of Ashurnasirpal II

The Banquet Stele of Ashurnasirpal II is one of the most fascinating artifacts from the Neo-Assyrian period, offering a window into the political, cultural, and social practices of ancient Mesopotamia during the...

Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal

The Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal is a series of Assyrian palace reliefs from the North Palace of Nineveh, created between 645–635 BCE during the reign of King Ashurbanipal (669–631 BCE)....

Ishtar Gate: History and Major Facts

The Ishtar Gate was constructed during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II around 569 BCE, at the height of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Babylon, located in modern-day Hillah, Iraq, was the...