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What Evidence of Siege Warfare Exists at Jebel Barkal During 700 BC?

Explore remains at Jebel Barkal—see how siege technology in Nubia mirrors Assyrian and biblical-era warfare.

Timeline Focus: 700 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

At Jebel Barkal around 700 BC, battered tower foundations still bear signs of ram-driven destruction.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: the siege methods used there show striking similarities to Assyrian campaigns described in the Bible.

📚What We Know

Excavators found splintered tower stones and siege ramp foundations resembling Assyrian siege ramp structures. Reliefs from Sennacherib's palace show comparable technology. But understanding these connections requires examining siege techniques across cultures on the app.

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Jump to 700 BC and see exactly how siege warfare was conducted—discover what it reveals about military knowledge across empires.

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📖Biblical References

📜Isaiah 37:14‑38

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