Description: (King of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 727 BC to 722 BC)
Shalmaneser V was the ruler of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 727 BC to 722 BC. He is noted for his military campaigns that led to the conquest of Samaria and the downfall of the Kingdom of Israel. Shalmaneser V engaged in extensive military operations in the Assyrian heartland, as well as against the Israelites, Phoenician city-states, and kingdoms in Anatolia. His reign witnessed successful territorial expansions, alongside prolonged sieges lasting years. His removal from power and demise were likely violent, with his successor Sargon II potentially being unrelated, signifying the conclusion of the Adaside dynasty's nearly thousand-year reign.