Ashurnasirpal II
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Architecture
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Assyrian king (r. c. 883-859 b.c.e.){$I[g]Middle East;Ashurnasirpal II}{$I[g]Assyria;Ashurnasirpal II} Ashurnasirpal II created the Neo-Assyrian Empire, expanding its boundaries to the Mediterranean coast and into the mountainous regions north and west of the Tigris homeland. At Kalhu, he built an enormous fortress capped by his magnificent palace, which featured the first extensive use of decorated bas-relief.
Early Life
The royal name Ashur-nasir-apli means “the god Ashur protects the son (as heir).” On each decorative slab in his...
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