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Assyrian Soldier Slaying a Captive
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Soldier slaying captive, Khorsabad, late eighth century BCE. The captive is probably a Samarian seized during Sargon’s conquest of the city. From a relief in the palace of Sargon at Dur-Sharrukin…

Places:

Dur-Sharrukin, Assyria (Khorsabad, Iraq)

Date:

Late 9th Century BCE

Subjects:

Archaeology, War, Violence, Death, Military

Categories:

Visual & Material Culture, Sculpture, Monuments, Gravestones & Tombs
Drawing of soldier holding shield and wearing helmet killing naked man with two archers standing to the side.