Esarhaddon, in order not to appear too…

681 BCE to 670 BCE

Esarhaddon, in order not to appear too biased in favor of Babylonia, orders the reconstruction of the Assyrian sanctuary of Esharra in Ashur as well.

Foreigners are forbidden to enter this temple.

Both buildings are dedicated almost at the same date, in year two of his reign.

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