Sargon Collection

Winged Assyrian Bull
Winged, human-headed bull, from the facade of the Palace of King Sargon II, Khorsabad, Late Assyrian Period, c.725 BC (gypsum)

Sargon of Akkad (2334 BC - 2279 BC), also known as Sargon the Great or Sargon I, Mesopotamian king
528981 Sargon of Akkad (2334 BC - 2279 BC), also known as Sargon the Great or Sargon I, Mesopotamian king. Bust of an Akkadian ruler, probably Sargon, Nineveh, ca

Stone relief of Sargon I standing before a tree of life, 24th-23rd century BC. Sargon I was the founder of the Akkadian Semitic dynasty

Lamassu or Bull-man. Gate from Sargon IIs Palace. Dur-Sharr
Assyrian Art. Lamassu or Bull-man. Gate from Sargon IIs Palace. Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Assyria, 721-705 BC. Alabaster. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Bust of king Sargon of Akkad, Nineveh, c. 2300 BC (bronze)
3288638 Bust of king Sargon of Akkad, Nineveh, c.2300 BC (bronze) by Akkadian (c.2350-2150 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Photo © Zev Radovan

Sargon II capturing the Syro-Hittite city of Carchemish on the Upper Euphrates
3614203 Sargon II capturing the Syro-Hittite city of Carchemish on the Upper Euphrates, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Sargon II, proclaimed king of Assyria, 722 BC, from Hutchinson
3614211 Sargon II, proclaimed king of Assyria, 722 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Sargon II, proclaimed king of Assyria, 722 BC)

Assyrian relief of Gilgamesh and a lion, from the palace of Sargon at Khorsabad, from the Louvres collection

Assyrian relief of a man leading a horse and rider, from the palace of Sargon at Khorsabad, from the Louvres collection

Stone relief from the doorway to the Hall of 100 Columns, Persepolis, South Iran, c500 BC. Relief carving from the Palace of Darius I (548-486 BC), Achaemenid king of Persia

Lamasu or Bull-man. Reliefs from Sargon IIs Palace. Dur-Sha
Assyrian Art. Lamasu or Bull-man. Reliefs from Sargon IIs Palace. Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Assyria, 721-705 BC. Alabaster. 8th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

PALACE AT KHORSABAD. Reconstruction of the palace at Khorsabad of King Sargon II of Assyria, 721-705 B. C
PALACE AT KHORSABAD. Reconstruction of the palace at Khorsabad of King Sargon II of Assyria, 721-705 B.C

Bronze head possibly of king Sargon, from Nineveh, Iraq
Akkadian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Bronze head, possibly of king Sargon. From Nineveh, Iraq

Lamasu or Bull-man. Detail of the head. Reliefs from Sargon
Assyrian Art. Lamasu or Bull-man. Detail of the head. Reliefs from Sargon IIs Palace. Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Assyria, 721-705 BC. Alabaster. 8th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Assyrian Art. Reliefs from Sargon IIs Palace. Civil servan
Assyrian Art. Lamasu or Bull-man. Reliefs from Sargon IIs Palace. Functionary. Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Assyria, 721-705 BC. Alabaster. 8th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Assyrian Art. Reliefs from Sargon IIs Palace. Genius. Dur
Assyrian Art. Lamasu or Bull-man. Reliefs from Sargon IIs Palace. Genius. Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Assyria, 721-705 BC. Alabaster. 8th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Lamasu or Bull-man. Gate from Sargon IIs Palace. Dur-Sharru
Assyrian Art. Lamasu or Bull-man. Gate from Sargon IIs Palace. Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Assyria, 721-705 BC. Alabaster. 8th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Botha at Khorsabad
The site of Dur-Sharrukin (now caled Khorsabad) was excavated by Paul Emile Botta and Victor Place in the 19th century. The city was founded by Sargon the King of Assyria in 717 BC. Date: 1846

Sargon II reigned 722 - 705 BC) Assyrian king

Sargon I, king of Mesopotamia who reigned c2334-c2279 BC. Founder of the Akkadian Semitic dynasty. Sargon standing before a tree of life. Stone relief. Louvre, Paris

Sargon of Akkad (2334 BC - 2279 BC), also known as Sargon the Great or Sargon I, Mesopotamian king. Bust of an Akkadian ruler, probably Sargon, Nineveh, ca. 23rd - 22nd century BC

Sumerian civilization, head engraving of member of Dynasty of Akkad, perhaps that of Sargon Great The Great King
Sumerian civilization, 3rd millenium b.C. Head engraving of a member of the Dynasty of Akkad, perhaps that of Sargon the Great The Great King. From Nineveh

Winged Genie. Protective Genie
Winged Genie. Protective genie. Assyrian art. Relief on rock. Proc: IRAQ. Khorsabad. Palace of Sargon II

Sargon II of Assyria
SARGON II His many conquests included Babylonia, Armenia, Philistia and Israel, which was wiped out by its defeat

Iraq / Khorsabad Reconstr
A reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Paul Emile Botta and Victor Place both dug at Khorsabad in the mid-19th century

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"Sargon: The Mighty King of Ancient Assyria" Step into the world of ancient Assyria and behold the grandeur of Sargon, a legendary ruler whose legacy still echoes through time. Adorned with majestic wings and a powerful physique, Sargon is symbolized by the Winged Assyrian Bull, also known as Lamassu or Bull-man. Marvel at the Gate from Sargon II's Palace in Dur-Sharrukin, where intricate reliefs depict these awe-inspiring creatures guarding his kingdom. These stone masterpieces transport us back to the 24th-23rd century BC when Sargon I stood before the Tree of Life, representing his divine connection to nature. Gaze upon the bronze Bust of King Sargon of Akkad in Nineveh, crafted around 2300 BC. This remarkable artifact immortalizes his regal visage and serves as a testament to his reign's significance. Witness history unfold as you observe depictions such as Sargon II capturing Carchemish on the Upper Euphrates—a pivotal moment that solidified his power over rival kingdoms. In 722 BC, he was proclaimed king of Assyria—an event captured vividly in Hutchinson's records. Assyrian art further reveals tales beyond borders; reliefs portraying Gilgamesh battling a lion showcase their prowess and bravery. Another relief depicts an enigmatic man leading a horse and rider—perhaps hinting at untold stories yet to be unraveled. Travel southwards to Persepolis in South Iran circa 500 BC—the Hall of 100 Columns beckons with its stunning stone relief from its doorway. Here we find traces connecting ancient civilizations across vast distances and eras. Every detail matters; even within these magnificent reliefs from Sargon’s palace lie glimpses into everyday life—civil servants etched onto stone forever preserving their roles within this mighty empire. Sargon remains an enigma—an emblem of power, conquest, and cultural exchange.