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Black obelisk of Shalmaneser III, Neo-Assyrian, 858-824 BCE. Black limestone obelisk with reliefs glorfying the achievements of the king and his chief minister. It lists their military campaigns of 31 years and the tribute exacted from their neighbours, including camels and an elephant. The obelisk was erected as a public monument in 825 BCE in Nimrud, the ancient Assyrian capital. For details see 08-02-01/41-44 ANE 118885
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART200656
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2359px × 4000px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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9th century BCE
Babylon, Mesopotamia
Monument
Neo-Assyrian (883–612 BCE)
Obelisk
Orthostat
Shalmaneser III (858-824 BCE), King of Assur
Stele
Tribute
Wars