article_snippet: Khorsabad was constructed as a new capital of Assyria by King Sargon II shortly after King Sargon II came to power in 721BC and abandoned after King Sargon II death in 705BC.
article_snippet: Since Khorsabad was a single-era capital, few objects linked to King Sargon II were found.
highlights_snippet: Khorsabad was constructed as a new capital of Assyria by King Sargon II .
  