Assyrian Period Art

We journey into the fierce and fascinating world of the Assyrian Empire—a civilization that carved its power, faith, and ambition into stone.

In this episode, we explore the Assyrian Period (c. 900–612 BCE), when mighty kings ruled from cities like Ashur, Nimrud, Nineveh, and Khorsabad.

Discover monumental works like the Lamassu, the lion hunt reliefs of Ashurbanipal, and the magnificent Palace of Sargon II—all masterpieces of power and propaganda.

We’ll also look at the Statue of Shalmaneser III, the winged genie relief from Nimrud, and the biblical connections that place the Assyrians at the crossroads of history—from the fall of Israel to Jonah’s mission to Nineveh. Assyrian art wasn’t just decoration—it was declaration: a message of divine kingship, military dominance, and eternal authority.