Assyrians Besiege a CityIn this Assyrian carving made about 700 B.C.E. from the palace of King Sennacherib at Nineveh, troops attack the Jewish fortified town of Lachish using a variety of siege machinery. At the right, defending soldiers crowd a tower, while men and women carry sacks away from the city.> PICTURING THE PASTANALYZING THE IMAGE: What means of attack do the Assyrians use against the besieged city? How does the artist convey the idea that Assyrian military power was overwhelming?CONNECTIONS: Based on what you have read in this chapter about the Assyrian kings, why might King Sennacherib have chosen to have this particular scene portrayed in his palace?