The reliefs found in his palace at Nineveh depict the siege in detail (British Museum). He besieged Hezekiah in Jerusalem but was unable to take the city. The Taylor Prism is Sennacherib's own account.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Siege of Lachish by Sennacherib?
- The Assyrian king Sennacherib campaigned against the Kingdom of Judah and besieged Lachish.
- When did Siege of Lachish by Sennacherib happen?
- 701 BCE
- Where did Siege of Lachish by Sennacherib take place?
- Lachish (Tell ed-Duweir), Yahuda