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The single inscription which identifies the location depicted in the reliefs reads: — 09 May 2022

Excavating Azekah: Defensive Bastion Of The Kingdom Of Judeah

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

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Describing the fortress of Azekah 2,700 years ago the mighty Assyrian King Sennacherib wrote that “its walls were strong and rivalled the highest mountains…by means of beaten earth ramos, battering rams…I captured, I carried off its spoil, I...
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The single inscription which identifies the location depicted in the reliefs reads: — 09 May 2022

Excavating Azekah: Defensive Bastion Of The Kingdom Of Judeah

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

0

Describing the fortress of Azekah 2,700 years ago the mighty Assyrian King Sennacherib wrote that “its walls were strong and rivalled the highest mountains…by means of beaten earth ramos, battering rams…I captured, I carried off its spoil, I...
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Meeting Between Cambyses II and Psammetichus III by Adrien Guignet (Public Domain) — 08 Oct 2021

The Assyrian, Persian And Greek Conquest Of Ancient Egypt

By ancient-origins

Archaeology & Science

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During the eighth century BC, ancient Egypt was experiencing turbulent times. The country was split with a pharaoh ruling in Lower Egypt, but powerful priests of Amun were ruling Middle and Upper Egypt. The Nubian Kingdom took advantage of the...
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Meeting Between Cambyses II and Psammetichus III by Adrien Guignet (Public Domain) — 08 Oct 2021

The Assyrian, Persian And Greek Conquest Of Ancient Egypt

By ancient-origins

Archaeology & Science

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During the eighth century BC, ancient Egypt was experiencing turbulent times. The country was split with a pharaoh ruling in Lower Egypt, but powerful priests of Amun were ruling Middle and Upper Egypt. The Nubian Kingdom took advantage of the...
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From the Biblical tale, Jacob wrestles with an Angel — 18 Aug 2017

Flaming Swords and Winged Beasts: What Were These Ancient Creatures? The Origins of Cherubim – Part II

By Cam Rea

Mythology & Mystery

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The word angel comes from the Old English engel, or ‘messenger’. Angels have an ancient and global tradition, but with belief in these powerful but elusive supernatural beings still going strong today, it’s good to take a look at what the...
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From the Biblical tale, Jacob wrestles with an Angel — 18 Aug 2017

Flaming Swords and Winged Beasts: What Were These Ancient Creatures? The Origins of Cherubim – Part II

By Cam Rea

Mythology & Mystery

2

The word angel comes from the Old English engel, or ‘messenger’. Angels have an ancient and global tradition, but with belief in these powerful but elusive supernatural beings still going strong today, it’s good to take a look at what the...
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Madyes: Master of Asia, Historical Enigma — 06 Jan 2017

Madyes: Master of Asia, Historical Enigma

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Madyes, the mysterious Scythian stepped onto the world stage. There is not a great deal of information about him, nor has his name turned up in any of the Assyrian tablets. Herodotus and Strabo are the only two writers who mention him other than...
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Madyes: Master of Asia, Historical Enigma — 06 Jan 2017

Madyes: Master of Asia, Historical Enigma

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

Madyes, the mysterious Scythian stepped onto the world stage. There is not a great deal of information about him, nor has his name turned up in any of the Assyrian tablets. Herodotus and Strabo are the only two writers who mention him other than...
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The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Sieges on Kingdoms – Part 2 — 07 Nov 2016

The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Sieges on Kingdoms – Part 2

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The storm was on the horizon and it was time to pay financially, for King Menahem gave a thousand talents of silver (about 37 tons, or 34 metric tons, of silver) to Tiglath-pileser by extracting 50 shekels from each wealthy man. An enormous 60,000...
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The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Sieges on Kingdoms – Part 2 — 07 Nov 2016

The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Sieges on Kingdoms – Part 2

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

The storm was on the horizon and it was time to pay financially, for King Menahem gave a thousand talents of silver (about 37 tons, or 34 metric tons, of silver) to Tiglath-pileser by extracting 50 shekels from each wealthy man. An enormous 60,000...
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II — 31 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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While the ram attempted to smash and loosen the rocky walls, Assyrian assault teams with scaling ladders would try to breach walls. The ram, while effective, was also vulnerable to enemy defenders dropping chains to pull the battering pole aside....
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II — 31 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

While the ram attempted to smash and loosen the rocky walls, Assyrian assault teams with scaling ladders would try to breach walls. The ram, while effective, was also vulnerable to enemy defenders dropping chains to pull the battering pole aside....
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I — 28 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Before the famed Persian Empire, whose borders spanned from India to Thrace, there was another empire—the Assyrians. The Assyrian Empire, while much smaller than the future Persian Empire to come, made up for its lack of territorial mass with a...
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I — 28 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

Before the famed Persian Empire, whose borders spanned from India to Thrace, there was another empire—the Assyrians. The Assyrian Empire, while much smaller than the future Persian Empire to come, made up for its lack of territorial mass with a...
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The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Priest King and Conqueror – Part 1 — 21 Oct 2016

The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Priest King and Conqueror – Part 1

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The year is 745 BCE and much of the Middle East is about to be conquered and confiscated by the powerful Assyrian Empire under King Tiglath-pileser III.Tiglath-pileser III, is regarded as the founder of the second Assyrian Empire. Though his...
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The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Priest King and Conqueror – Part 1 — 21 Oct 2016

The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Priest King and Conqueror – Part 1

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

The year is 745 BCE and much of the Middle East is about to be conquered and confiscated by the powerful Assyrian Empire under King Tiglath-pileser III.Tiglath-pileser III, is regarded as the founder of the second Assyrian Empire. Though his...
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