883–859 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
Ashurnasirpal II and the Assyrian War Machine
On the timeline · around 883–859 BCE ·
What happened
Ashurnasirpal II expanded the Neo-Assyrian Empire through relentless, brutal campaigns and moved the capital to a magnificent new city at Kalhu (Nimrud), decorated with carved stone reliefs boasting of his conquests.
Why it matters
He set the template for the Neo-Assyrian Empire — a war state that used terror, deportation and grand propaganda art to control a vast territory.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Ashurnasirpal II · Reputable source