Reading Assyrian art isn't easy — but it's always worth it. Assyria vs Elam: The battle of Til ... by The British Museum
Led by aggressive warrior kings, Assyria dominated the fertile crescent for half a millennia, amassing vast wealth. Assyria, an introduction by Dr. Senta German
Ashurbanipal wasn't just an Assyrian king, he was a propaganda king. The palace decoration of Ashurbanipal by The British Museum
Leveraging their enormous wealth, the Assyrians built great temples and palaces full of art, all paid for by conquest. Assyrian Sculpture by The British Museum
Winged, human-headed bulls served as guardians of the city and its palace—walking by, they almost seem to move. Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Only the king was permitted to kill lions—and doing so signified his power and ability to keep nature at bay. Ashurbanipal Hunting Lions by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris