Kurkh Monolith
Significant
Description
An Assyrian monolith inscription describing the Battle of Qarqar (853 BC), listing 'Ahab the Israelite' as contributing 2,000 chariots and 10,000 soldiers.
Biblical Significance
Provides extra-biblical evidence for King Ahab of Israel and his military strength, consistent with the portrayal of Ahab's reign in 1 Kings 16-22.