King Esarhaddon of Assyria
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King Esarhaddon of Assyria
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Published 2018-05-23T11:54:38+00:00
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During his campaigns against Egypt, Esarhaddon of Assyria conquered and subjected numerous Syrian city-states, including Sam'al. The commemorative stele depicts a super-human sized Esarhaddon with his right hand raised, worshipping his gods. These were shown in human-form riding their associated animal in the upper right hand corner.
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| Date published | 23/05/2018 |
| Complexity | Medium |
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| Title | King Esarhaddon of Assyria |
| Date | 671 BC |
| Accession | VA 2708 |
| Medium | Basalt |
| Credit | Excavated in the inner gate-room of the citadel of Sam'al, Turkey |
| Record | https://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/neues-museum/home.html |
| Place | Neues Museum |
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