Antigonus III Doson vs Ashurnasirpal II

After Demetrius II's death, Antigonus III Doson became regent for the infant Philip V. He effectively ruled Macedon, stabilizing the kingdom after the defeat and death of his predecessor.

Antigonus III Doson led a coalition of Greek states to defeat the Spartan king Cleomenes III at Sellasia. This victory ended the Cleomenean War, restored Macedonian hegemony over the Peloponnese, and forced Sparta into submission.

Antigonus III Doson died suddenly from an illness, possibly tuberculosis, while campaigning against the Illyrians. His death ended a successful regency and left the throne to the young Philip V, who would later challenge Rome.

Ashurnasirpal II conducted brutal campaigns against rebellious provinces, notably in the region of Bit-Adini. He impaled, flayed, and burned captives, and erected monuments recording his atrocities to instill terror and deter future revolts.

Ashurnasirpal II moved the Assyrian capital from Ashur to Kalhu (Nimrud), which he expanded and fortified. This shift centralized power in a new location and marked a new phase in Assyrian imperial administration.

Ashurnasirpal II hosted a massive inauguration feast for his new palace at Kalhu, inviting 69,574 guests including nobles, officials, and foreign dignitaries. The event showcased his wealth and power, and was recorded in detail on a stele.

Ashurnasirpal II built the Northwest Palace at Kalhu (Nimrud), his new capital. The palace was decorated with extensive reliefs depicting military campaigns, hunting scenes, and royal ceremonies, serving as a propaganda tool for his power.