Nineveh SW Palace, Room XIV (K) panels 13-15

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Gypsum wall panel relief showcases prisoners from Alammu town, a poignant scene of conflict and culture clash. Assyrian soldiers and their auxiliaries proudly march forward, bearing the severed heads of defeated foes to an officer in charge, who wields a sturdy staff and a large round shield emblazoned with royal insignia. These battle-hardened warriors are trailed by prisoners shackled to their belts, one of whom meets a gruesome end en route, while women and children, clad in attire suggestive of Syrian heritage, follow closely behind. The meticulously crafted scene is set against the backdrop of a serene river teeming with fish and a lush row of trees and vines, which may indicate Syria or a western land. The attention to detail in the soldiers' equipment is striking, revealing a level of sophistication and military prowess. This ancient relief dates back to 700-692 BC, discovered within Sennacherib's South West Palace, Room XIV (K) panels 13-15 at Nineveh. Measuring 244.1 centimeters in width, this gypsum wall panel has been meticulously documented through 36 photographs captured using a Sony A6000 camera and Photoscan Pro software.