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Maximum extent of the Songhai Empire (c. 1460 - c. 1591 CE). Note: This map is for general illustration purposes, the Songhai Empire did not extend to the Atlantic coast.

Tomb of Askia Mohammad I (r. 1494-1528 CE) of the Songhai Empire. Gao, Mali. The complex includes the pyramidal tomb, two flat-roofed mosque buildings, the mosque cemetery, and the open-air assembly ground.

The upper register shows Urartians advancing into battle (against the Assyrians) from mountains while the lower register shows handing over of prisoners to an Assyrian officer from the camp. Shalmaneser III's military campaign in Armenia...

The upper register shows Assyrian chariots in Phoenicia while the lower register shows the storming of the city of Khazazu. Shalmaneser III's military campaign in Phoenicia, c. 859 BCE. Detail, bronze band from the Balawat gates. Embossed...

The upper register shows Assyrian chariots and cavalry (and two officers) while the lower register shows the slaughtering of men from the city of Khazazu. Shalmaneser III's military campaign in Phoenicia, c. 859 BCE. Detail, bronze band from...

Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, known as the "Diana of Versailles", as exhibited in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. 2nd century CE copied from a Greek original dating to 330 BCE.

This is the lower register (of two registers; the upper one is not shown) which shows yoked captives and their Assyrian escort. Shalmaneser III's military campaign in northern Syria, attack on the city of Dabigu, c. 858 BCE. Detail, bronze...

The upper and lower registers show tribute of king Sangar and the city of Carchemish. Shalmaneser III's military campaign in northern Syria, attack on the city of Carchemish, c. 858 BCE. Detail, bronze band from the Balawat gates. Embossed...

The upper register shows Chaldeans from the city of Bit-Dakuri carrying tribute through a palm-plantation while the lower register shows an Assyrian inspector, seated (extreme right), watching the collection of tribute at a bridge of boats...

The upper register shows Chaldeans from the city of Bit-Dakuri carrying tribute through a palm-plantation while the lower register shows an Assyrian inspector, seated (center), watching the collection of tribute at a bridge of boats (extreme...