Tag: Ancient Near East Definitions

Adab - One of the earliest Sumerian cities. Adad - The mesopotamian Weather God. He was the son of Anu and was derived from an earlier Sumerian God, Iskur. Agade - Mesopotamian City. It was the seat of government for Sargon the Great. Akkad - The northern part of Mesopotamia. Sumer was the southern ...

The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III is one of the most significant artifacts from the ancient Near East, offering a rare glimpse into the geopolitical landscape of the 9th century BCE. Among its detailed reliefs, one particular scene stands out: Jehu, king of Israel, bowing before the powerful Assy...