Tag: Jehu
Jehu Bows Before Shalmaneser III: A Unique Depiction in Ancient Near Eastern Art
One of the most fascinating and historically significant reliefs from the ancient Near East is the depiction of Jehu, king of Israel, bowing before the Assyrian king Shalmaneser III. This image is part of the famous Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, ...
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