Click here (BritishMuseum) to view some of the stark and terrifying stone reliefs depicting the siege and destruction of a major Judahite (southern Israelite) city. These artifacts were excavated from the palace of the mighty Assyrian King Sennacherib (705-681BCE). These calamities are also remembered by the Bible (2 Kings 18-19 and Isaiah 36-37)...
What messages do you think that these reliefs were intended to convey to visitors at the Assyrian palace?
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These are beautifully carved pieces of art. Although they may be a little bit terrifying, the message that could be taken from these would be "don't mess with us!". The Assyrians were a pretty violent culture in the first place so displaying these would be a trophy of their victory, which is in plain sight for everyone els to see so they know who they are up against.
-Taylor E.
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