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Description and discovery. The prisms contain six paragraphs of cuneiform written in Akkadian. They are hexagonal in shape, made of red baked clay, and stand 38.0 cm high by 14.0 cm wide. They were created during the reign of Sennacherib in 689 BC (Chicago) or 691 BC (London, Jerusalem).
- c. 690 BCE
- Clay
- Varies
- Akkadian cuneiform
Mar 31, 2014 · Download Full Size Image. This prism records the first eight campaigns of the Assyrian King Sennacherib (704-681 BCE). This six-sided baked clay document (or prism) was discovered at the Assyrian capital Nineveh, in an area known today as Nebi Yunus.
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Sennacherib's Prism Reveals King Hezekiah. This six-sided hexagonal clay prism, commonly known as the Taylor Prism, was discovered among the ruins of Nineveh, the ancient capital of the Assyrian Empire. It contains the Annals of Sennacherib himself, the Assyrian king who had besieged Jerusalem in 701 BC during the reign of king Hezekiah.
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Hexagonal clay prism, foundation record lists campaigns of Sennacherib until the start of his final war against Babylon, and includes a description of the tribute received from Hezekiah, King of Judah in 701 BC; 82 + 83 + 82 + 80 + 85 + 75 lines of inscription.
Jul 3, 2020 · Sennacherib recorded his triumphs in his annals, which survive on three nearly identical clay prisms: the Taylor Prism 6, the Oriental Institute Prism 7, and the Jerusalem Prism 8. These are significant artifacts as they record Sennacherib’s campaign into Judah in 701 BC.
Sep 4, 2023 · Sennacherib’s Prisms are among the most well-known and valuable sources for understanding the reign of Sennacherib and the history of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Almost all that we know about Sennacherib's reign comes from his own inscriptions, which were inscribed on clay prisms.
Vaguely cylindrical clay prism: containing a foundation record of Sennacherib, written for burial at Nineveh in the foundations of the palace of Sennacherib. The prism is hollow, and manufactured like a pot. The text comprises ninety-five lines of cuneiform inscription.
