Connection: The Hypostyle Hall and Royal Citadel of Sargon II

 Both locations are the embodiment of power one has. In the Hypostyle Hall, the structures are made larger than life. This shows that the commissioner is powerful enough to have manpower and money to create the magnificent structure. For the Royal Citadel of Sargon II, it takes ten years to create the city. The supplies and manpower are needed to create the city, and the importation shows the power of connection between cities.


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