Sargon II: Timeline

722 BC   Israel Kingdom of Israel

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 is conquered by Assyrian king Sargon II.

717 BC   Assyria Assyria

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n king Sargon Sargon II

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 conquers the Hittites stronghold of Carchemish.

717 BC   Sargon II founds a new capital Capital

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 for Assyria Assyria

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 at Dur-Sharrukin.