Buried Face Down: The King Assyria Tried to Erase

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Buried Face Down: The King Assyria Tried to Erase

Ancient Content

Aug 09, 2026

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A colossal Neo-Hittite king, buried face down by Assyria in 738 BC and found again in 2012 with his stone eyes still open. A short film for paid subscribers.

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