Ashurnasirpal II (dec 24, 883 BC – feb 13, 859 BC)
Description:
The grandson of Adad Nirari II, Ashurnasirpal II is best known for some of his stelae, giant slabs of carved stone, with descriptions of his banquets and conquests. His “Standard Inscription”, inscribed many times over, describes his military conquests and his achievements (Taylor).Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 24, 883 BC
feb 13, 859 BC
~ 24 years
