The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III is a black limestone Neo-Assyrian sculpture with many scenes in bas-relief and inscriptions. It comes from Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), in northern Iraq, and commemorates the deeds of King Shalmaneser III (reigned 858–824 BC).

Black Obelisk, Assyrian monument of King Shalmaneser III (reigned 858–824 bc). The most complete Assyrian obelisk yet discovered, it is decorated with cuneiform inscriptions and reliefs recording military campaigns and other triumphs, including …

Nov 25, 2022 · Like the Kurkh Monolith, the Black Obelisk is a victory record of Shalmaneser III. However, what makes this obelisk stand out is its possible artistic depiction of Jehu, the king of Israel (r. 841–814 BCE).

Dec 18, 2019 · The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III is a stone monument that celebrates thirty-one successful years of military campaigns by king Shalmaneser III and his chief minister, Dayyan-Aššur. It was erected in 825 BC in a courtyard of a central building in Kalhu.

Jul 14, 2016 · The obelisk is a black limestone stela or a monument. It was erected in the year 825 BCE within the courtyard of the so-called “Central Building” within Kalhu (the Assyrian capital at that time) as a public monument during a civil war and turbulence .

The Black Obelisk, 825 B.C.E. (Neo-Assyrian), black limestone, 197.48 x 45.08 x 60.96 cm (The British Museum, London). Speakers: Dr. Senta German and Dr. Beth Harris.

The Black Obelisk was discovered in 1846 during British excavations of the Assyrian capital of Kalḫu, biblical Calah (Genesis 10:11), and is now on display in the British Museum. Visitors will find it hard to miss as it stands almost two metres tall.

Dec 11, 2018 · D iscovered by Sir Austen Henry Layard in 1846, the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser iii is considered the only complete Assyrian obelisk ever found. This perfectly preserved monument commemorates 31 years of Assyrian …

Dec 18, 2019 · The celebrated "Black Obelisk" (Plate IV., p. 17) stands in the centre of the Nimrood Saloon; and is of special interest, because it mentions two well-known Bible characters, Jehu and Hazael, the two whom Elijah was commanded to anoint, and to whom Elisha conveyed the news that they should rule over Israel and Syria.

Dec 29, 2016 · The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III - Image credit: British Museum. King of Assyria (reigned 858–824 BC) and flourished 9th century BC and was associated with military expansion involving many campaigns on the southern and eastern frontiers. However, his main goal was to conquer North Syria.