Neo-Assyrian
Hunting scene with the king pouring libation over slain wild bull, attended by the Crown Prince(?) and servants carrying sun shade and fly whisk, detail of relief from NW. Palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud (Kalakh), ca 883-859 B.C.E.
Neo-Assyrian
Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal: dying lion; detail of relief from royal palace at Nineveh (Kuyunjik), ca. 668-627 B.C.E
Human-headed Winged Bull guardian figure (Lamassu), from the Northwest Palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud (Kalakh), ca. 883-859 B.C.E.
One thing that made Assyrian so sucessful is their Military. And theyre military was strong due to their advances in Iron Techonology. They had Metal helmets, shields, and weapons which made their army almost untouchable.
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