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Colossal Statue of a Lion

Could this 15-ton Lion of War have been carved with the destruction of Israel in mind? This gigantic roaring lion, once stood as part of a pair of lions at the entrance of an Assyrian temple dedicated to Ishtar, the goddess of warfare, and fertility. The temple was adjoining the palace of King Ashurnasirpal II (reigned 883-859 BC). The temple was e...

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Human Headed Winged Bull

Could this winged bull guardian have been seen by Israelite captives captured by Sargon? A colossal human-headed winged bull standing over 16 feet tall and weighing 40 tons guarded the entrance to the palace of king Sargon II of Assyria at his capital city, Khorsabad. The winged bull was called a "lamassu," which was believed to be a spiritual bei...

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Statue of King Ashurnasirpal II

Is this the king who made Assyria into a great empire? This sandstone statue of King Ashurnasirpal II is from the ninth century BC. The eight lines of cuneiform text on his chest reveal his name, titles, and exploits. The statue was placed in the Temple of Ishtar to remind the goddess Ishtar of the king's piety. It was actually made of magnesite, ...

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King Jehu Bowing To Shalmaneser

Could this stone-carved relief be Jehu, the same king who is mentioned in the Bible? This image reveals a close up of Jehu doing homage to Shalmaneser III - The Black Obelisk is one of the most important discoveries in Biblical Archaeology because of this panel which depicts the Hebrew king Jehu, or possibly one of his servants, bringing gifts to S...

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Giant Winged Bull with 5 Legs

Could this 5-legged winged bull guardian of Sargon the Great have been seen by Hebrew captives? A colossal human-headed winged bull standing over 14 feet tall and weighing over 16 tons guarded the entrance to the palace of king Sargon II of Assyria in about 710 BC at his capital city, Khorsabad. The winged bull was called a "lamassu," which was bel...

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The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser

Could this Assyrian monument contain the only image of an ancient Hebrew king? The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III was discovered by the late Henry Layard in 1845. The 7 foot black limestone monument was found in the ruins of the palace of Shalmaneser III at ancient Calah, near Nineveh. It contains many panels displaying the Assyrian kings exploit...

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Tiglathpileser Relief

Could this be the same Tiglathpileser mentioned in the Bible who carried captives of Israel into captivity? Tiglath Pileser III (Pul) is seen here in this sculptured tablet from ancient Nimrud, the capital of ancient Assyria during his time. When Tiglath Pileser III ascended the throne of Assyria it was the beginning of the end for the northern ki...

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The Weld Blundell Prism

Could these Pre-Flood records of long life spans confirm superhuman longevity before the flood? The Weld-Blundell Prism is the most extensive surviving list of the rulers of ancient Iraq for the period from 3200 - 1800 BC. It contains an outlined history of the world written by a scribe named Nur-Ninsubur. He provides a list of the kings that reig...

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Foot on Neck Relief

Could this rock-carved image be similar to Joshua's words in the Bible? In this wall relief the Assyrian king places his foot upon the neck of his enemy to symbolize complete submission and defeat of the captured king. This discovery is important in the study of Biblical Archaeology because it confirms the Biblical account to put the neck of an en...

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Bust of Sargon I of Akkad

Could this be Nimrod of the Bible? Sargon I king of Akkade/Agade (2467-2412 BC). Sargon I was the founder of the Akkadian Dynasty and first king of Accad in the land of Shinar. His name Sargon "Sharru-ken" means "the legitimate king." Many identify him as the Nimrod of the Bible (Genesis 10:10). This Sargon I head discovery, if it is indeed him, is...

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