Khorsabad Citadel Gate B

wall · 720 BC – 2099 AD

This decorated gate was the principal entrance to the citadel of Dūr-Šarrukīn ("Fort Sargon"), the capital of the Assyrian Empire constructed by Sargon II (r. 721–705 BC).

Coordinates
36.50786, 43.23039
Also known as
Citadel Gate B (en)
Dating
attested

Sources

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