Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III

c. 825 BC · Assyria

A black limestone obelisk from Nimrud recording the victories of King Shalmaneser III and the tribute brought to him by neighbouring kingdoms.

Date

c. 825 BC

Civilization

Assyria

Found at

Nimrud

Where it is today

British Museum, London

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