Taylor Prism

The Taylor Prism is an ancient Assyrian artifact—a large, beautifully carved stone slab inscribed with cuneiform writing. It commemorates the military campaigns and achievements of King Ashurnasirpal II (9th century BCE). The prism's inscriptions detail battles, conquests, and other royal deeds, serving both as historical records and propaganda. Its distinctive shape resembles a large rectangular prism, and it was used as a durable monument to preserve the king's accomplishments for future generations. The Taylor Prism is a valuable source for understanding Assyrian history, warfare, and royal propaganda of that era.