Assyrians conquer northern kingdom of Israel

721 BC (About 2700 years ago)

The Assyrian Empire conquers the northern kingdom of Israel in about 721 BC. The Assyrians torture and decapitate many. They force many people (10 of the 12 Tribes of Israel) out of Israel and bring in foreigners.

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