Before it was conquered by the alliance of the Medes under Cyaxares and the Neo-Babylonians under Nabopolassar, it reached its greatest territorial extent under Tiglath-Pileser III.
Buildings of this civilization often featured relief sculptures of lamassu, the winged-bull protector deity. Its predecessor was established by Shamshi-Adad, and Austen Henry Layard excavated its capital. Before it was conquered by the alliance of the Medes under Cyaxares and the Neo-Babylonians under Nabopolassar, it reached its greatest territorial extent under Tiglath-Pileser III. Another famous ruler was Sennacherib, son of Sargon II. Known for its violent expansionism, it conducted massive deportation of the Jewish people. For 10 points, name this Mesopotamian civilization known for Ashurbanipal's library in its capital, Nineveh.
Buildings of this civilization often featured relief sculptures of lamassu, the winged-bull protector deity.
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