Structures know as the ziggurats, consisted of enormous step pyramids that basically served as a platform for the temple. The ziggurat was completely solid …show more content…
The Assyrian’s art and architecture was an art of empire. Assyrian art depicts warfare, the power of the kingship and the power of the Assyrian army. It was meant to proclaim the supremacy of the Assyrian civilization. Consequently, Assyrian art and architecture consisted of citadels with gates guarded by monstrous mythological creatures named lamassu. The citadel and palace were more elaborated infrastructures that combined citadel with a large ziggurat. Citadel of Sargon II, Dur Sharrukin, was a huge palace rising 40 ft. above the ground. Mesopotamia was a fairly flat area, therefore, anything rising above ground was a symbolism for power. All the art and architecture was mainly designed emphasizing on the power of the King and fact that the gods favor him. The Assyrian’s empire had come to power by conquering their enemies through sheer military might, which is reflected in the art and