See the legacy for the life of the great king of Assyrian Empire

Over 200 valuable artifacts about the life and heritage of Ashurbanipal - the last great king of the Assyrian Empire on display at the British Museum in London attracted public interest.

Ashurbanipal - the last great king of the Assyrian Empire to rule the country in the 7th century BC.Over 200 valuable items including sculptures, bronze items . are displayed at the British Museum in London revealing the life and heritage of Ashurbanipal king.

In the flourishing period, the Assyrian empire stretched across vast territory from Egypt to Turkey today.

During the reign of Assyria from 668 - 631 BC, the king of Ashurbanipal made Assyria the largest and most powerful empire in the world.

The Ashurbanipal describes itself as the "king of the world".This prince is known for his many bloody military campaigns to defeat the enemies, including pacifying his brother's rebellion.

Ashurbanipal King also owns many large libraries during his reign.

Sculpture of a man by the lion.

Many sculptures recounting the life of King Ashurbanipal were trained in horseback riding, archery . from a young age.

The sculpture depicts two Kings of the Assyrian Empire: Shamash-shumu-ukin (pictured left) and Ashurbanipal (pictured right).

A partially burned statue.It is found in Nimrud, Iraq.

The ancient painting depicts the affluent life of the people in Nimrud (today Iraq) - an important city of Assyrians.