7. Assyrian Empire: Conquest and Deportation
In 722 BCE, the Assyrian Empire swept through the northern Kingdom of Israel, conquering its cities and deporting much of its population. The land was absorbed into the vast Assyrian administrative network, reshaping its political and cultural landscape. Archaeologists have uncovered relics, inscriptions, and official documents that illuminate this turbulent chapter in Palestine’s past. Read more at the British Museum.
