Siege of Lachish

The Siege of Lachish was an ancient military confrontation around 700 BCE, where the Assyrian empire besieged and captured the biblical city of Lachish in present-day Israel. The Assyrians used advanced siege tactics, including battering rams and ladders, to break through city defenses. They also left carved reliefs illustrating their victory, which depict the assault and the defeat of Lachish’s defenders. This event marked a significant moment in Assyrian expansion and demonstrated their military strength in controlling regional territories.