Unfinished Statue of Shalmaneser III

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Shalmaneser III dominated Assyria as king from 859-824 BC, following in the footsteps of his father Ashurnasirpal II. He led a relentless campaign against the eastern tribes, Babylonians, and nations of Mesopotamia and Syria, as well as Kizzuwadna and Urartu. His armies boldly pushed into Lake Van and the Taurus Mountains; the Hittites at Carchemish were forced to submit to tribute payments, and the kingdoms of Hamath and Aram Damascus were brought under control. Shalmaneser III's annals from the 850s BC mark the first recorded appearance of Arabs and Chaldeans in history. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, accessible for free. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.